diff --git a/HACKING.rst b/HACKING.rst
index 607682b..81a7c2c 100644
--- a/HACKING.rst
+++ b/HACKING.rst
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@
 - [T104] Scenario tests require a services decorator
 - [T105] Tests cannot use setUpClass/tearDownClass
 - [T106] vim configuration should not be kept in source files.
+- [T107] Check that a service tag isn't in the module path
 - [N322] Method's default argument shouldn't be mutable
 
 Test Data/Configuration
diff --git a/tempest/api/baremetal/admin/test_ports_negative.py b/tempest/api/baremetal/admin/test_ports_negative.py
index dd19edc..8dbdedf 100644
--- a/tempest/api/baremetal/admin/test_ports_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/baremetal/admin/test_ports_negative.py
@@ -14,7 +14,6 @@
 
 from tempest.api.baremetal.admin import base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
-from tempest import exceptions as exc
 from tempest import test
 
 
@@ -32,19 +31,19 @@
         node_id = self.node['uuid']
         address = 'malformed:mac'
 
-        self.assertRaises(exc.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.create_port, node_id=node_id, address=address)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'smoke'])
     def test_create_port_nonexsistent_node_id(self):
         node_id = str(data_utils.rand_uuid())
         address = data_utils.rand_mac_address()
-        self.assertRaises(exc.BadRequest, self.create_port, node_id=node_id,
-                          address=address)
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.create_port,
+                          node_id=node_id, address=address)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'smoke'])
     def test_show_port_malformed_uuid(self):
-        self.assertRaises(exc.BadRequest, self.client.show_port,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.show_port,
                           'malformed:uuid')
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'smoke'])
@@ -54,7 +53,7 @@
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'smoke'])
     def test_show_port_by_mac_not_allowed(self):
-        self.assertRaises(exc.BadRequest, self.client.show_port,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.show_port,
                           data_utils.rand_mac_address())
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'smoke'])
@@ -71,15 +70,15 @@
     def test_create_port_no_mandatory_field_node_id(self):
         address = data_utils.rand_mac_address()
 
-        self.assertRaises(exc.BadRequest, self.create_port, node_id=None,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.create_port, node_id=None,
                           address=address)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'smoke'])
     def test_create_port_no_mandatory_field_mac(self):
         node_id = self.node['uuid']
 
-        self.assertRaises(exc.BadRequest, self.create_port, node_id=node_id,
-                          address=None)
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.create_port,
+                          node_id=node_id, address=None)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'smoke'])
     def test_create_port_malformed_port_uuid(self):
@@ -87,13 +86,13 @@
         address = data_utils.rand_mac_address()
         uuid = 'malformed:uuid'
 
-        self.assertRaises(exc.BadRequest, self.create_port, node_id=node_id,
-                          address=address, uuid=uuid)
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.create_port,
+                          node_id=node_id, address=address, uuid=uuid)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'smoke'])
     def test_create_port_malformed_node_id(self):
         address = data_utils.rand_mac_address()
-        self.assertRaises(exc.BadRequest, self.create_port,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.create_port,
                           node_id='malformed:nodeid', address=address)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'smoke'])
@@ -117,7 +116,7 @@
                   'op': 'replace',
                   'value': 'new-value'}]
 
-        self.assertRaises(exc.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.update_port, address,
                           patch)
 
@@ -147,7 +146,7 @@
         self.create_port(node_id=node_id, address=address)
 
         new_address = data_utils.rand_mac_address()
-        self.assertRaises(exc.BadRequest, self.client.update_port,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.update_port,
                           uuid='malformed:uuid',
                           patch=[{'path': '/address', 'op': 'replace',
                                   'value': new_address}])
@@ -160,7 +159,7 @@
         _, port = self.create_port(node_id=node_id, address=address)
         port_id = port['uuid']
 
-        self.assertRaises(exc.BadRequest, self.client.update_port, port_id,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.update_port, port_id,
                           [{'path': '/nonexistent', ' op': 'add',
                             'value': 'value'}])
 
@@ -175,7 +174,7 @@
         patch = [{'path': '/node_uuid',
                   'op': 'replace',
                   'value': 'malformed:node_uuid'}]
-        self.assertRaises(exc.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.update_port, port_id, patch)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'smoke'])
@@ -206,7 +205,7 @@
         patch = [{'path': '/node_uuid',
                   'op': 'replace',
                   'value': data_utils.rand_uuid()}]
-        self.assertRaises(exc.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.update_port, port_id, patch)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'smoke'])
@@ -221,7 +220,7 @@
                   'op': 'replace',
                   'value': 'malformed:mac'}]
 
-        self.assertRaises(exc.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.update_port, port_id, patch)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'smoke'])
@@ -234,7 +233,7 @@
 
         patch = [{'path': '/nonexistent', ' op': 'replace', 'value': 'value'}]
 
-        self.assertRaises(exc.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.update_port, port_id, patch)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'smoke'])
@@ -245,7 +244,7 @@
         _, port = self.create_port(node_id=node_id, address=address)
         port_id = port['uuid']
 
-        self.assertRaises(exc.BadRequest, self.client.update_port, port_id,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.update_port, port_id,
                           [{'path': '/address', 'op': 'remove'}])
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'smoke'])
@@ -256,7 +255,7 @@
         _, port = self.create_port(node_id=node_id, address=address)
         port_id = port['uuid']
 
-        self.assertRaises(exc.BadRequest, self.client.update_port, port_id,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.update_port, port_id,
                           [{'path': '/uuid', 'op': 'remove'}])
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'smoke'])
@@ -267,7 +266,7 @@
         _, port = self.create_port(node_id=node_id, address=address)
         port_id = port['uuid']
 
-        self.assertRaises(exc.BadRequest, self.client.update_port, port_id,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.update_port, port_id,
                           [{'path': '/nonexistent', 'op': 'remove'}])
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'smoke'])
@@ -276,7 +275,7 @@
         address = data_utils.rand_mac_address()
 
         self.create_port(node_id=node_id, address=address)
-        self.assertRaises(exc.BadRequest, self.client.delete_port, address)
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.delete_port, address)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'smoke'])
     def test_update_port_mixed_ops_integrity(self):
@@ -306,7 +305,7 @@
                   'op': 'replace',
                   'value': 'value'}]
 
-        self.assertRaises(exc.BadRequest, self.client.update_port, port_id,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.update_port, port_id,
                           patch)
 
         # patch should not be applied
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_aggregates_negative.py b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_aggregates_negative.py
index 48f6f94..fd44f7f 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_aggregates_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_aggregates_negative.py
@@ -18,7 +18,6 @@
 from tempest.api.compute import base
 from tempest.common import tempest_fixtures as fixtures
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 
@@ -52,7 +51,7 @@
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_aggregate_create_aggregate_name_length_less_than_1(self):
         # the length of aggregate name should >= 1 and <=255
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.create_aggregate,
                           name='')
 
@@ -60,7 +59,7 @@
     def test_aggregate_create_aggregate_name_length_exceeds_255(self):
         # the length of aggregate name should >= 1 and <=255
         aggregate_name = 'a' * 256
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.create_aggregate,
                           name=aggregate_name)
 
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_availability_zone.py b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_availability_zone.py
index e88fecb..909f0a5 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_availability_zone.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_availability_zone.py
@@ -31,14 +31,11 @@
     @test.attr(type='gate')
     def test_get_availability_zone_list(self):
         # List of availability zone
-        resp, availability_zone = self.client.get_availability_zone_list()
-        self.assertEqual(200, resp.status)
+        availability_zone = self.client.get_availability_zone_list()
         self.assertTrue(len(availability_zone) > 0)
 
     @test.attr(type='gate')
     def test_get_availability_zone_list_detail(self):
         # List of availability zones and available services
-        resp, availability_zone = \
-            self.client.get_availability_zone_list_detail()
-        self.assertEqual(200, resp.status)
+        availability_zone = self.client.get_availability_zone_list_detail()
         self.assertTrue(len(availability_zone) > 0)
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_fixed_ips_negative.py b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_fixed_ips_negative.py
index b553397..f717291 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_fixed_ips_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_fixed_ips_negative.py
@@ -16,7 +16,6 @@
 
 from tempest.api.compute import base
 from tempest import config
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 CONF = config.CONF
@@ -73,7 +72,7 @@
         # NOTE(eliqiao): in Juno, the exception is NotFound, but in master, we
         # change the error code to BadRequest, both exceptions should be
         # accepted by tempest
-        self.assertRaises((lib_exc.NotFound, exceptions.BadRequest),
+        self.assertRaises((lib_exc.NotFound, lib_exc.BadRequest),
                           self.client.reserve_fixed_ip,
                           "my.invalid.ip", body)
 
@@ -81,6 +80,6 @@
     @test.services('network')
     def test_fixed_ip_with_invalid_action(self):
         body = {"invalid_action": "None"}
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.reserve_fixed_ip,
                           self.ip, body)
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_flavors.py b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_flavors.py
index 360bcf7..8d5c5e3 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_flavors.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_flavors.py
@@ -13,11 +13,11 @@
 #    License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations
 #    under the License.
 
+from tempest_lib import exceptions as lib_exc
 import uuid
 
 from tempest.api.compute import base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 
@@ -210,7 +210,7 @@
         self.addCleanup(self.flavor_clean_up, flavor['id'])
 
         # Verify flavor is not used by other user
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.os.servers_client.create_server,
                           'test', self.image_ref, flavor['id'])
 
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_flavors_extra_specs_negative.py b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_flavors_extra_specs_negative.py
index e414973..c22602a 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_flavors_extra_specs_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_flavors_extra_specs_negative.py
@@ -18,7 +18,6 @@
 
 from tempest.api.compute import base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 
@@ -110,7 +109,7 @@
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_flavor_update_mismatch_key(self):
         # the key will be updated should be match the key in the body
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.update_flavor_extra_spec,
                           self.flavor['id'],
                           "key2",
@@ -119,7 +118,7 @@
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_flavor_update_more_key(self):
         # there should be just one item in the request body
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.update_flavor_extra_spec,
                           self.flavor['id'],
                           "key1",
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_hosts_negative.py b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_hosts_negative.py
index 20429b1..8d70c44 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_hosts_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_hosts_negative.py
@@ -16,7 +16,6 @@
 
 from tempest.api.compute import base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 
@@ -72,7 +71,7 @@
         # only 'status' and 'maintenance_mode' are the valid params.
         hostname = self._get_host_name()
 
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.update_host,
                           hostname,
                           status='enable',
@@ -84,7 +83,7 @@
         # 'status' can only be 'enable' or 'disable'
         hostname = self._get_host_name()
 
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.update_host,
                           hostname,
                           status='invalid',
@@ -95,7 +94,7 @@
         # 'maintenance_mode' can only be 'enable' or 'disable'
         hostname = self._get_host_name()
 
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.update_host,
                           hostname,
                           status='enable',
@@ -106,7 +105,7 @@
         # 'status' or 'maintenance_mode' needed for host update
         hostname = self._get_host_name()
 
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.update_host,
                           hostname)
 
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_instance_usage_audit_log.py b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_instance_usage_audit_log.py
index f7b5e43..16ce93c 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_instance_usage_audit_log.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_instance_usage_audit_log.py
@@ -30,8 +30,7 @@
     @test.attr(type='gate')
     def test_list_instance_usage_audit_logs(self):
         # list instance usage audit logs
-        resp, body = self.adm_client.list_instance_usage_audit_logs()
-        self.assertEqual(200, resp.status)
+        body = self.adm_client.list_instance_usage_audit_logs()
         expected_items = ['total_errors', 'total_instances', 'log',
                           'num_hosts_running', 'num_hosts_done',
                           'num_hosts', 'hosts_not_run', 'overall_status',
@@ -44,10 +43,9 @@
     def test_get_instance_usage_audit_log(self):
         # Get instance usage audit log before specified time
         now = datetime.datetime.now()
-        resp, body = self.adm_client.get_instance_usage_audit_log(
+        body = self.adm_client.get_instance_usage_audit_log(
             urllib.quote(now.strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S")))
 
-        self.assertEqual(200, resp.status)
         expected_items = ['total_errors', 'total_instances', 'log',
                           'num_hosts_running', 'num_hosts_done', 'num_hosts',
                           'hosts_not_run', 'overall_status', 'period_ending',
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_instance_usage_audit_log_negative.py b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_instance_usage_audit_log_negative.py
index 1e03bd0..5453ff4 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_instance_usage_audit_log_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_instance_usage_audit_log_negative.py
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 from tempest_lib import exceptions as lib_exc
 
 from tempest.api.compute import base
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 
@@ -44,6 +43,6 @@
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_get_instance_usage_audit_logs_with_invalid_time(self):
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.adm_client.get_instance_usage_audit_log,
                           "invalid_time")
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_migrations.py b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_migrations.py
index 7e567d3..c51ad61 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_migrations.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_migrations.py
@@ -31,8 +31,7 @@
     @test.attr(type='gate')
     def test_list_migrations(self):
         # Admin can get the migrations list
-        resp, _ = self.client.list_migrations()
-        self.assertEqual(200, resp.status)
+        self.client.list_migrations()
 
     @testtools.skipUnless(CONF.compute_feature_enabled.resize,
                           'Resize not available.')
@@ -48,8 +47,7 @@
         self.servers_client.confirm_resize(server_id)
         self.servers_client.wait_for_server_status(server_id, 'ACTIVE')
 
-        resp, body = self.client.list_migrations()
-        self.assertEqual(200, resp.status)
+        body = self.client.list_migrations()
 
         instance_uuids = [x['instance_uuid'] for x in body]
         self.assertIn(server_id, instance_uuids)
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_security_group_default_rules.py b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_security_group_default_rules.py
index 31103df..a0606cd 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_security_group_default_rules.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_security_group_default_rules.py
@@ -30,10 +30,14 @@
     @testtools.skipIf(CONF.service_available.neutron,
                       "Skip as this functionality is not yet "
                       "implemented in Neutron. Related Bug#1311500")
-    def resource_setup(cls):
+    def setup_credentials(cls):
         # A network and a subnet will be created for these tests
         cls.set_network_resources(network=True, subnet=True)
-        super(SecurityGroupDefaultRulesTest, cls).resource_setup()
+        super(SecurityGroupDefaultRulesTest, cls).setup_credentials()
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_clients(cls):
+        super(SecurityGroupDefaultRulesTest, cls).setup_clients()
         cls.adm_client = cls.os_adm.security_group_default_rules_client
 
     def _create_security_group_default_rules(self, ip_protocol='tcp',
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_servers_negative.py b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_servers_negative.py
index 3ef2f80..7fd87f6 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_servers_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_servers_negative.py
@@ -21,7 +21,6 @@
 from tempest.common import tempest_fixtures as fixtures
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
 from tempest import config
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 CONF = config.CONF
@@ -100,13 +99,13 @@
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_reset_state_server_invalid_state(self):
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.reset_state, self.s1_id,
                           state='invalid')
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_reset_state_server_invalid_type(self):
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.reset_state, self.s1_id,
                           state=1)
 
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_simple_tenant_usage.py b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_simple_tenant_usage.py
index 31566d6..6775d1f 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_simple_tenant_usage.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_simple_tenant_usage.py
@@ -48,8 +48,7 @@
         params = {'start': self.start,
                   'end': self.end,
                   'detailed': int(bool(True))}
-        resp, tenant_usage = self.adm_client.list_tenant_usages(params)
-        self.assertEqual(200, resp.status)
+        tenant_usage = self.adm_client.list_tenant_usages(params)
         self.assertEqual(len(tenant_usage), 8)
 
     @test.attr(type='gate')
@@ -57,10 +56,9 @@
         # Get usage for a specific tenant
         params = {'start': self.start,
                   'end': self.end}
-        resp, tenant_usage = self.adm_client.get_tenant_usage(
+        tenant_usage = self.adm_client.get_tenant_usage(
             self.tenant_id, params)
 
-        self.assertEqual(200, resp.status)
         self.assertEqual(len(tenant_usage), 8)
 
     @test.attr(type='gate')
@@ -68,8 +66,7 @@
         # Get usage for a specific tenant with non admin user
         params = {'start': self.start,
                   'end': self.end}
-        resp, tenant_usage = self.client.get_tenant_usage(
+        tenant_usage = self.client.get_tenant_usage(
             self.tenant_id, params)
 
-        self.assertEqual(200, resp.status)
         self.assertEqual(len(tenant_usage), 8)
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_simple_tenant_usage_negative.py b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_simple_tenant_usage_negative.py
index b371f2d..0d88f6c 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_simple_tenant_usage_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/admin/test_simple_tenant_usage_negative.py
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 from tempest_lib import exceptions as lib_exc
 
 from tempest.api.compute import base
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 
@@ -52,7 +51,7 @@
         # Get usage for tenant with invalid date
         params = {'start': self.end,
                   'end': self.start}
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.adm_client.get_tenant_usage,
                           self.client.tenant_id, params)
 
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/base.py b/tempest/api/compute/base.py
index 4120a9a..c448975 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/base.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/base.py
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@
 import time
 
 from tempest import clients
+from tempest.common import credentials
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
 from tempest import config
 from tempest import exceptions
@@ -36,15 +37,60 @@
     force_tenant_isolation = False
 
     @classmethod
-    def resource_setup(cls):
-        cls.set_network_resources()
-        super(BaseComputeTest, cls).resource_setup()
+    def skip_checks(cls):
+        super(BaseComputeTest, cls).skip_checks()
+        if cls._api_version != 2:
+            msg = ("Unexpected API version is specified (%s)" %
+                   cls._api_version)
+            raise exceptions.InvalidConfiguration(message=msg)
 
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_credentials(cls):
+        cls.set_network_resources()
+        super(BaseComputeTest, cls).setup_credentials()
         # TODO(andreaf) WE should care also for the alt_manager here
         # but only once client lazy load in the manager is done
         cls.os = cls.get_client_manager()
+        # Note that we put this here and not in skip_checks because in
+        # the case of preprovisioned users we won't know if we can get
+        # two distinct users until we go and lock them
         cls.multi_user = cls.check_multi_user()
 
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_clients(cls):
+        super(BaseComputeTest, cls).setup_clients()
+        cls.servers_client = cls.os.servers_client
+        cls.flavors_client = cls.os.flavors_client
+        cls.images_client = cls.os.images_client
+        cls.extensions_client = cls.os.extensions_client
+        cls.floating_ips_client = cls.os.floating_ips_client
+        cls.keypairs_client = cls.os.keypairs_client
+        cls.security_groups_client = cls.os.security_groups_client
+        cls.quotas_client = cls.os.quotas_client
+        # NOTE(mriedem): os-quota-class-sets is v2 API only
+        cls.quota_classes_client = cls.os.quota_classes_client
+        # NOTE(mriedem): os-networks is v2 API only
+        cls.networks_client = cls.os.networks_client
+        cls.limits_client = cls.os.limits_client
+        cls.volumes_extensions_client = cls.os.volumes_extensions_client
+        cls.volumes_client = cls.os.volumes_client
+        cls.interfaces_client = cls.os.interfaces_client
+        cls.fixed_ips_client = cls.os.fixed_ips_client
+        cls.availability_zone_client = cls.os.availability_zone_client
+        cls.agents_client = cls.os.agents_client
+        cls.aggregates_client = cls.os.aggregates_client
+        cls.services_client = cls.os.services_client
+        cls.instance_usages_audit_log_client = (
+            cls.os.instance_usages_audit_log_client)
+        cls.hypervisor_client = cls.os.hypervisor_client
+        cls.certificates_client = cls.os.certificates_client
+        cls.migrations_client = cls.os.migrations_client
+        cls.security_group_default_rules_client = (
+            cls.os.security_group_default_rules_client)
+
+    @classmethod
+    def resource_setup(cls):
+        super(BaseComputeTest, cls).resource_setup()
         cls.build_interval = CONF.compute.build_interval
         cls.build_timeout = CONF.compute.build_timeout
         cls.ssh_user = CONF.compute.ssh_user
@@ -59,39 +105,13 @@
         cls.security_groups = []
         cls.server_groups = []
 
-        if cls._api_version == 2:
-            cls.servers_client = cls.os.servers_client
-            cls.flavors_client = cls.os.flavors_client
-            cls.images_client = cls.os.images_client
-            cls.extensions_client = cls.os.extensions_client
-            cls.floating_ips_client = cls.os.floating_ips_client
-            cls.keypairs_client = cls.os.keypairs_client
-            cls.security_groups_client = cls.os.security_groups_client
-            cls.quotas_client = cls.os.quotas_client
-            # NOTE(mriedem): os-quota-class-sets is v2 API only
-            cls.quota_classes_client = cls.os.quota_classes_client
-            # NOTE(mriedem): os-networks is v2 API only
-            cls.networks_client = cls.os.networks_client
-            cls.limits_client = cls.os.limits_client
-            cls.volumes_extensions_client = cls.os.volumes_extensions_client
-            cls.volumes_client = cls.os.volumes_client
-            cls.interfaces_client = cls.os.interfaces_client
-            cls.fixed_ips_client = cls.os.fixed_ips_client
-            cls.availability_zone_client = cls.os.availability_zone_client
-            cls.agents_client = cls.os.agents_client
-            cls.aggregates_client = cls.os.aggregates_client
-            cls.services_client = cls.os.services_client
-            cls.instance_usages_audit_log_client = \
-                cls.os.instance_usages_audit_log_client
-            cls.hypervisor_client = cls.os.hypervisor_client
-            cls.certificates_client = cls.os.certificates_client
-            cls.migrations_client = cls.os.migrations_client
-            cls.security_group_default_rules_client = (
-                cls.os.security_group_default_rules_client)
-        else:
-            msg = ("Unexpected API version is specified (%s)" %
-                   cls._api_version)
-            raise exceptions.InvalidConfiguration(message=msg)
+    @classmethod
+    def resource_cleanup(cls):
+        cls.clear_images()
+        cls.clear_servers()
+        cls.clear_security_groups()
+        cls.clear_server_groups()
+        super(BaseComputeTest, cls).resource_cleanup()
 
     @classmethod
     def check_multi_user(cls):
@@ -183,14 +203,6 @@
                               server_group_id)
 
     @classmethod
-    def resource_cleanup(cls):
-        cls.clear_images()
-        cls.clear_servers()
-        cls.clear_security_groups()
-        cls.clear_server_groups()
-        super(BaseComputeTest, cls).resource_cleanup()
-
-    @classmethod
     def create_test_server(cls, **kwargs):
         """Wrapper utility that returns a test server."""
         name = data_utils.rand_name(cls.__name__ + "-instance")
@@ -335,15 +347,21 @@
     """Base test case class for Compute Admin API tests."""
 
     @classmethod
-    def resource_setup(cls):
-        super(BaseComputeAdminTest, cls).resource_setup()
-        try:
-            creds = cls.isolated_creds.get_admin_creds()
-            cls.os_adm = clients.Manager(credentials=creds)
-        except NotImplementedError:
-            msg = ("Missing Compute Admin API credentials in configuration.")
+    def skip_checks(cls):
+        if not credentials.is_admin_available():
+            msg = ("Missing Identity Admin API credentials in configuration.")
             raise cls.skipException(msg)
+        super(BaseComputeAdminTest, cls).skip_checks()
 
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_credentials(cls):
+        super(BaseComputeAdminTest, cls).setup_credentials()
+        creds = cls.isolated_creds.get_admin_creds()
+        cls.os_adm = clients.Manager(credentials=creds)
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_clients(cls):
+        super(BaseComputeAdminTest, cls).setup_clients()
         cls.availability_zone_admin_client = (
             cls.os_adm.availability_zone_client)
 
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/certificates/test_certificates.py b/tempest/api/compute/certificates/test_certificates.py
index 15ccf53..321a0a1 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/certificates/test_certificates.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/certificates/test_certificates.py
@@ -24,14 +24,13 @@
     @test.attr(type='gate')
     def test_create_root_certificate(self):
         # create certificates
-        resp, body = self.certificates_client.create_certificate()
+        body = self.certificates_client.create_certificate()
         self.assertIn('data', body)
         self.assertIn('private_key', body)
 
     @test.attr(type='gate')
     def test_get_root_certificate(self):
         # get the root certificate
-        resp, body = self.certificates_client.get_certificate('root')
-        self.assertEqual(200, resp.status)
+        body = self.certificates_client.get_certificate('root')
         self.assertIn('data', body)
         self.assertIn('private_key', body)
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/floating_ips/base.py b/tempest/api/compute/floating_ips/base.py
index 19b6a50..142eaec 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/floating_ips/base.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/floating_ips/base.py
@@ -19,8 +19,8 @@
 class BaseFloatingIPsTest(base.BaseV2ComputeTest):
 
     @classmethod
-    def resource_setup(cls):
+    def setup_credentials(cls):
         # Floating IP actions might need a full network configuration
         cls.set_network_resources(network=True, subnet=True,
                                   router=True, dhcp=True)
-        super(BaseFloatingIPsTest, cls).resource_setup()
+        super(BaseFloatingIPsTest, cls).setup_credentials()
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/floating_ips/test_floating_ips_actions.py b/tempest/api/compute/floating_ips/test_floating_ips_actions.py
index 2fce564..46a6ddb 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/floating_ips/test_floating_ips_actions.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/floating_ips/test_floating_ips_actions.py
@@ -25,9 +25,13 @@
     floating_ip = None
 
     @classmethod
+    def setup_clients(cls):
+        super(FloatingIPsTestJSON, cls).setup_clients()
+        cls.client = cls.floating_ips_client
+
+    @classmethod
     def resource_setup(cls):
         super(FloatingIPsTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
-        cls.client = cls.floating_ips_client
         cls.floating_ip_id = None
 
         # Server creation
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/floating_ips/test_floating_ips_actions_negative.py b/tempest/api/compute/floating_ips/test_floating_ips_actions_negative.py
index 9697d57..fa3fa16 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/floating_ips/test_floating_ips_actions_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/floating_ips/test_floating_ips_actions_negative.py
@@ -20,7 +20,6 @@
 from tempest.api.compute.floating_ips import base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
 from tempest import config
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 CONF = config.CONF
@@ -30,9 +29,13 @@
     server_id = None
 
     @classmethod
+    def setup_clients(cls):
+        super(FloatingIPsNegativeTestJSON, cls).setup_clients()
+        cls.client = cls.floating_ips_client
+
+    @classmethod
     def resource_setup(cls):
         super(FloatingIPsNegativeTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
-        cls.client = cls.floating_ips_client
 
         # Server creation
         server = cls.create_test_server(wait_until='ACTIVE')
@@ -92,6 +95,6 @@
     def test_associate_ip_to_server_without_passing_floating_ip(self):
         # Negative test:Association of empty floating IP to specific server
         # should raise NotFound or BadRequest(In case of Nova V2.1) exception.
-        self.assertRaises((lib_exc.NotFound, exceptions.BadRequest),
+        self.assertRaises((lib_exc.NotFound, lib_exc.BadRequest),
                           self.client.associate_floating_ip_to_server,
                           '', self.server_id)
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/floating_ips/test_list_floating_ips.py b/tempest/api/compute/floating_ips/test_list_floating_ips.py
index ca46918..25f13fc 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/floating_ips/test_list_floating_ips.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/floating_ips/test_list_floating_ips.py
@@ -20,9 +20,13 @@
 class FloatingIPDetailsTestJSON(base.BaseV2ComputeTest):
 
     @classmethod
+    def setup_clients(cls):
+        super(FloatingIPDetailsTestJSON, cls).setup_clients()
+        cls.client = cls.floating_ips_client
+
+    @classmethod
     def resource_setup(cls):
         super(FloatingIPDetailsTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
-        cls.client = cls.floating_ips_client
         cls.floating_ip = []
         cls.floating_ip_id = []
         for i in range(3):
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/floating_ips/test_list_floating_ips_negative.py b/tempest/api/compute/floating_ips/test_list_floating_ips_negative.py
index b3ff132..d1d3517 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/floating_ips/test_list_floating_ips_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/floating_ips/test_list_floating_ips_negative.py
@@ -28,8 +28,8 @@
 class FloatingIPDetailsNegativeTestJSON(base.BaseV2ComputeTest):
 
     @classmethod
-    def resource_setup(cls):
-        super(FloatingIPDetailsNegativeTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
+    def setup_clients(cls):
+        super(FloatingIPDetailsNegativeTestJSON, cls).setup_clients()
         cls.client = cls.floating_ips_client
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/images/test_images_oneserver_negative.py b/tempest/api/compute/images/test_images_oneserver_negative.py
index 65a91b0..7f15ad1 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/images/test_images_oneserver_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/images/test_images_oneserver_negative.py
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 from tempest.api.compute import base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
 from tempest import config
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest.openstack.common import log as logging
 from tempest import test
 
@@ -79,7 +78,7 @@
         # Return an error when creating image with invalid metadata
         snapshot_name = data_utils.rand_name('test-snap-')
         meta = {'': ''}
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_image,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_image,
                           self.server_id, snapshot_name, meta)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
@@ -87,7 +86,7 @@
         # Return an error when creating image with meta data over 256 chars
         snapshot_name = data_utils.rand_name('test-snap-')
         meta = {'a' * 260: 'b' * 260}
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_image,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_image,
                           self.server_id, snapshot_name, meta)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
@@ -112,7 +111,7 @@
         # Return an error if snapshot name over 256 characters is passed
 
         snapshot_name = data_utils.rand_name('a' * 260)
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_image,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_image,
                           self.server_id, snapshot_name)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/keypairs/test_keypairs_negative.py b/tempest/api/compute/keypairs/test_keypairs_negative.py
index 1586405..ea25527 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/keypairs/test_keypairs_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/keypairs/test_keypairs_negative.py
@@ -18,7 +18,6 @@
 
 from tempest.api.compute import base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 
@@ -38,7 +37,7 @@
         # Keypair should not be created with a non RSA public key
         k_name = data_utils.rand_name('keypair-')
         pub_key = "ssh-rsa JUNK nova@ubuntu"
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self._create_keypair, k_name, pub_key)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
@@ -53,7 +52,7 @@
         # Keypair should not be created with an empty public key
         k_name = data_utils.rand_name("keypair-")
         pub_key = ' '
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self._create_keypair,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self._create_keypair,
                           k_name, pub_key)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
@@ -61,7 +60,7 @@
         # Keypair should not be created when public key bits are too long
         k_name = data_utils.rand_name("keypair-")
         pub_key = 'ssh-rsa ' + 'A' * 2048 + ' openstack@ubuntu'
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self._create_keypair,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self._create_keypair,
                           k_name, pub_key)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
@@ -77,19 +76,19 @@
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_create_keypair_with_empty_name_string(self):
         # Keypairs with name being an empty string should not be created
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self._create_keypair,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self._create_keypair,
                           '')
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_create_keypair_with_long_keynames(self):
         # Keypairs with name longer than 255 chars should not be created
         k_name = 'keypair-'.ljust(260, '0')
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self._create_keypair,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self._create_keypair,
                           k_name)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_create_keypair_invalid_name(self):
         # Keypairs with name being an invalid name should not be created
         k_name = 'key_/.\@:'
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self._create_keypair,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self._create_keypair,
                           k_name)
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/security_groups/base.py b/tempest/api/compute/security_groups/base.py
index 05cad9a..f70f6d3 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/security_groups/base.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/security_groups/base.py
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 class BaseSecurityGroupsTest(base.BaseV2ComputeTest):
 
     @classmethod
-    def resource_setup(cls):
+    def setup_credentials(cls):
         # A network and a subnet will be created for these tests
         cls.set_network_resources(network=True, subnet=True)
-        super(BaseSecurityGroupsTest, cls).resource_setup()
+        super(BaseSecurityGroupsTest, cls).setup_credentials()
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/security_groups/test_security_group_rules.py b/tempest/api/compute/security_groups/test_security_group_rules.py
index 527f2dd..1871c73 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/security_groups/test_security_group_rules.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/security_groups/test_security_group_rules.py
@@ -23,9 +23,13 @@
 class SecurityGroupRulesTestJSON(base.BaseSecurityGroupsTest):
 
     @classmethod
+    def setup_clients(cls):
+        super(SecurityGroupRulesTestJSON, cls).setup_clients()
+        cls.client = cls.security_groups_client
+
+    @classmethod
     def resource_setup(cls):
         super(SecurityGroupRulesTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
-        cls.client = cls.security_groups_client
         cls.neutron_available = CONF.service_available.neutron
         cls.ip_protocol = 'tcp'
         cls.from_port = 22
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/security_groups/test_security_group_rules_negative.py b/tempest/api/compute/security_groups/test_security_group_rules_negative.py
index c8da63f..bd48cbe 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/security_groups/test_security_group_rules_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/security_groups/test_security_group_rules_negative.py
@@ -18,7 +18,6 @@
 from tempest.api.compute.security_groups import base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
 from tempest import config
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 CONF = config.CONF
@@ -34,8 +33,8 @@
 class SecurityGroupRulesNegativeTestJSON(base.BaseSecurityGroupsTest):
 
     @classmethod
-    def resource_setup(cls):
-        super(SecurityGroupRulesNegativeTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
+    def setup_clients(cls):
+        super(SecurityGroupRulesNegativeTestJSON, cls).setup_clients()
         cls.client = cls.security_groups_client
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'smoke'])
@@ -62,7 +61,7 @@
         ip_protocol = 'tcp'
         from_port = 22
         to_port = 22
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.create_security_group_rule,
                           parent_group_id, ip_protocol, from_port, to_port)
 
@@ -85,7 +84,7 @@
                                                    to_port)
         self.addCleanup(self.client.delete_security_group_rule, rule['id'])
         # Add the same rule to the group should fail
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.create_security_group_rule,
                           parent_group_id, ip_protocol, from_port, to_port)
 
@@ -102,7 +101,7 @@
         from_port = 22
         to_port = 22
 
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.create_security_group_rule,
                           parent_group_id, ip_protocol, from_port, to_port)
 
@@ -118,7 +117,7 @@
         ip_protocol = 'tcp'
         from_port = data_utils.rand_int_id(start=65536)
         to_port = 22
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.create_security_group_rule,
                           parent_group_id, ip_protocol, from_port, to_port)
 
@@ -134,7 +133,7 @@
         ip_protocol = 'tcp'
         from_port = 22
         to_port = data_utils.rand_int_id(start=65536)
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.create_security_group_rule,
                           parent_group_id, ip_protocol, from_port, to_port)
 
@@ -150,7 +149,7 @@
         ip_protocol = 'tcp'
         from_port = 22
         to_port = 21
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.create_security_group_rule,
                           secgroup_id, ip_protocol, from_port, to_port)
 
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/security_groups/test_security_groups.py b/tempest/api/compute/security_groups/test_security_groups.py
index eff91b0..1e2b6e7 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/security_groups/test_security_groups.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/security_groups/test_security_groups.py
@@ -13,17 +13,18 @@
 #    License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations
 #    under the License.
 
+from tempest_lib import exceptions as lib_exc
+
 from tempest.api.compute.security_groups import base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 
 class SecurityGroupsTestJSON(base.BaseSecurityGroupsTest):
 
     @classmethod
-    def resource_setup(cls):
-        super(SecurityGroupsTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
+    def setup_clients(cls):
+        super(SecurityGroupsTestJSON, cls).setup_clients()
         cls.client = cls.security_groups_client
 
     @test.attr(type='smoke')
@@ -101,7 +102,7 @@
 
         # Check that we are not able to delete the security
         # group since it is in use by an active server
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.delete_security_group,
                           sg['id'])
 
@@ -113,7 +114,7 @@
 
         # Check that we are not able to delete the other security
         # group since it is in use by an active server
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.delete_security_group,
                           sg2['id'])
 
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/security_groups/test_security_groups_negative.py b/tempest/api/compute/security_groups/test_security_groups_negative.py
index a083406..2cbea1a 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/security_groups/test_security_groups_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/security_groups/test_security_groups_negative.py
@@ -20,7 +20,6 @@
 from tempest.api.compute.security_groups import base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
 from tempest import config
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 CONF = config.CONF
@@ -29,9 +28,13 @@
 class SecurityGroupsNegativeTestJSON(base.BaseSecurityGroupsTest):
 
     @classmethod
+    def setup_clients(cls):
+        super(SecurityGroupsNegativeTestJSON, cls).setup_clients()
+        cls.client = cls.security_groups_client
+
+    @classmethod
     def resource_setup(cls):
         super(SecurityGroupsNegativeTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
-        cls.client = cls.security_groups_client
         cls.neutron_available = CONF.service_available.neutron
 
     def _generate_a_non_existent_security_group_id(self):
@@ -66,15 +69,15 @@
         # as an empty string/with white spaces/chars more than 255
         s_description = data_utils.rand_name('description-')
         # Create Security Group with empty string as group name
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.create_security_group, "", s_description)
         # Create Security Group with white space in group name
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.create_security_group, " ",
                           s_description)
         # Create Security Group with group name longer than 255 chars
         s_name = 'securitygroup-'.ljust(260, '0')
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.create_security_group, s_name,
                           s_description)
 
@@ -87,14 +90,14 @@
         # as an empty string/with white spaces/chars more than 255
         s_name = data_utils.rand_name('securitygroup-')
         # Create Security Group with empty string as description
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.create_security_group, s_name, "")
         # Create Security Group with white space in description
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.create_security_group, s_name, " ")
         # Create Security Group with group description longer than 255 chars
         s_description = 'description-'.ljust(260, '0')
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.create_security_group, s_name,
                           s_description)
 
@@ -109,7 +112,7 @@
         s_description = data_utils.rand_name('description-')
         self.create_security_group(s_name, s_description)
         # Now try the Security Group with the same 'Name'
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.create_security_group, s_name,
                           s_description)
 
@@ -124,7 +127,7 @@
                 default_security_group_id = body[i]['id']
                 break
         # Deleting the "default" Security Group
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.delete_security_group,
                           default_security_group_id)
 
@@ -154,7 +157,7 @@
         s_description = data_utils.rand_name('description-')
         # Create a non int sg_id
         sg_id_invalid = data_utils.rand_name('sg-')
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.update_security_group, sg_id_invalid,
                           name=s_name, description=s_description)
 
@@ -169,7 +172,7 @@
         securitygroup_id = securitygroup['id']
         # Update Security Group with group name longer than 255 chars
         s_new_name = 'securitygroup-'.ljust(260, '0')
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.update_security_group,
                           securitygroup_id, name=s_new_name)
 
@@ -184,7 +187,7 @@
         securitygroup_id = securitygroup['id']
         # Update Security Group with group description longer than 255 chars
         s_new_des = 'des-'.ljust(260, '0')
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.update_security_group,
                           securitygroup_id, description=s_new_des)
 
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_attach_interfaces.py b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_attach_interfaces.py
index c0b58ff..33995f3 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_attach_interfaces.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_attach_interfaces.py
@@ -26,14 +26,22 @@
 class AttachInterfacesTestJSON(base.BaseV2ComputeTest):
 
     @classmethod
-    def resource_setup(cls):
+    def skip_checks(cls):
+        super(AttachInterfacesTestJSON, cls).skip_checks()
         if not CONF.service_available.neutron:
             raise cls.skipException("Neutron is required")
         if not CONF.compute_feature_enabled.interface_attach:
             raise cls.skipException("Interface attachment is not available.")
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_credentials(cls):
         # This test class requires network and subnet
         cls.set_network_resources(network=True, subnet=True)
-        super(AttachInterfacesTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
+        super(AttachInterfacesTestJSON, cls).setup_credentials()
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_clients(cls):
+        super(AttachInterfacesTestJSON, cls).setup_clients()
         cls.client = cls.os.interfaces_client
 
     def _check_interface(self, iface, port_id=None, network_id=None,
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_availability_zone.py b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_availability_zone.py
index 5ddf053..dfff014 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_availability_zone.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_availability_zone.py
@@ -31,6 +31,5 @@
     @test.attr(type='gate')
     def test_get_availability_zone_list_with_non_admin_user(self):
         # List of availability zone with non-administrator user
-        resp, availability_zone = self.client.get_availability_zone_list()
-        self.assertEqual(200, resp.status)
+        availability_zone = self.client.get_availability_zone_list()
         self.assertTrue(len(availability_zone) > 0)
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_list_server_filters.py b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_list_server_filters.py
index c5148c1..58740fd 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_list_server_filters.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_list_server_filters.py
@@ -28,11 +28,19 @@
 class ListServerFiltersTestJSON(base.BaseV2ComputeTest):
 
     @classmethod
-    def resource_setup(cls):
+    def setup_credentials(cls):
         cls.set_network_resources(network=True, subnet=True, dhcp=True)
-        super(ListServerFiltersTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
+        super(ListServerFiltersTestJSON, cls).setup_credentials()
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_clients(cls):
+        super(ListServerFiltersTestJSON, cls).setup_clients()
         cls.client = cls.servers_client
 
+    @classmethod
+    def resource_setup(cls):
+        super(ListServerFiltersTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
+
         # Check to see if the alternate image ref actually exists...
         images_client = cls.images_client
         images = images_client.list_images()
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_list_servers_negative.py b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_list_servers_negative.py
index 3827ad9..2f12882 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_list_servers_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_list_servers_negative.py
@@ -14,9 +14,9 @@
 #    under the License.
 
 from six import moves
+from tempest_lib import exceptions as lib_exc
 
 from tempest.api.compute import base
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 
@@ -113,19 +113,19 @@
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_list_servers_by_limits_pass_string(self):
         # Return an error if a string value is passed for limit
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.list_servers,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.list_servers,
                           {'limit': 'testing'})
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_list_servers_by_limits_pass_negative_value(self):
         # Return an error if a negative value for limit is passed
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.list_servers,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.list_servers,
                           {'limit': -1})
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_list_servers_by_changes_since_invalid_date(self):
         # Return an error when invalid date format is passed
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.list_servers,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.list_servers,
                           {'changes-since': '2011/01/01'})
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_multiple_create_negative.py b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_multiple_create_negative.py
index dc83bfc..eca97c1 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_multiple_create_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_multiple_create_negative.py
@@ -13,9 +13,10 @@
 #    License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations
 #    under the License.
 
+from tempest_lib import exceptions as lib_exc
+
 from tempest.api.compute import base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 
@@ -38,31 +39,31 @@
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_min_count_less_than_one(self):
         invalid_min_count = 0
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self._create_multiple_servers,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self._create_multiple_servers,
                           min_count=invalid_min_count)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_min_count_non_integer(self):
         invalid_min_count = 2.5
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self._create_multiple_servers,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self._create_multiple_servers,
                           min_count=invalid_min_count)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_max_count_less_than_one(self):
         invalid_max_count = 0
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self._create_multiple_servers,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self._create_multiple_servers,
                           max_count=invalid_max_count)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_max_count_non_integer(self):
         invalid_max_count = 2.5
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self._create_multiple_servers,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self._create_multiple_servers,
                           max_count=invalid_max_count)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_max_count_less_than_min_count(self):
         min_count = 3
         max_count = 2
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self._create_multiple_servers,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self._create_multiple_servers,
                           min_count=min_count,
                           max_count=max_count)
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_server_addresses.py b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_server_addresses.py
index 46e8642..5a63033 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_server_addresses.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_server_addresses.py
@@ -20,12 +20,20 @@
 class ServerAddressesTestJSON(base.BaseV2ComputeTest):
 
     @classmethod
-    def resource_setup(cls):
+    def setup_credentials(cls):
         # This test module might use a network and a subnet
         cls.set_network_resources(network=True, subnet=True)
-        super(ServerAddressesTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
+        super(ServerAddressesTestJSON, cls).setup_credentials()
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_clients(cls):
+        super(ServerAddressesTestJSON, cls).setup_clients()
         cls.client = cls.servers_client
 
+    @classmethod
+    def resource_setup(cls):
+        super(ServerAddressesTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
+
         cls.server = cls.create_test_server(wait_until='ACTIVE')
 
     @test.attr(type='smoke')
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_server_addresses_negative.py b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_server_addresses_negative.py
index 3329583..b32231a 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_server_addresses_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_server_addresses_negative.py
@@ -22,11 +22,18 @@
 class ServerAddressesNegativeTestJSON(base.BaseV2ComputeTest):
 
     @classmethod
-    def resource_setup(cls):
+    def setup_credentials(cls):
         cls.set_network_resources(network=True, subnet=True)
-        super(ServerAddressesNegativeTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
+        super(ServerAddressesNegativeTestJSON, cls).setup_credentials()
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_clients(cls):
+        super(ServerAddressesNegativeTestJSON, cls).setup_clients()
         cls.client = cls.servers_client
 
+    @classmethod
+    def resource_setup(cls):
+        super(ServerAddressesNegativeTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
         cls.server = cls.create_test_server(wait_until='ACTIVE')
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_server_metadata_negative.py b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_server_metadata_negative.py
index 5357f80..441c965 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_server_metadata_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_server_metadata_negative.py
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 
 from tempest.api.compute import base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 
@@ -42,7 +41,7 @@
         for sz in [256, 257, 511, 1023]:
             key = "k" * sz
             meta = {key: 'data1'}
-            self.assertRaises((exceptions.BadRequest, lib_exc.OverLimit),
+            self.assertRaises((lib_exc.BadRequest, lib_exc.OverLimit),
                               self.create_test_server,
                               meta=meta)
 
@@ -52,7 +51,7 @@
     def test_create_server_metadata_blank_key(self):
         # Blank key should trigger an error.
         meta = {'': 'data1'}
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.create_test_server,
                           meta=meta)
 
@@ -78,7 +77,7 @@
         # Raise BadRequest if key in uri does not match
         # the key passed in body.
         meta = {'testkey': 'testvalue'}
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.set_server_metadata_item,
                           self.server_id, 'key', meta)
 
@@ -106,7 +105,7 @@
     def test_update_metadata_with_blank_key(self):
         # Blank key should trigger an error
         meta = {'': 'data1'}
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.update_server_metadata,
                           self.server_id, meta=meta)
 
@@ -148,7 +147,7 @@
         # Raise a bad request error for blank key.
         # set_server_metadata will replace all metadata with new value
         meta = {'': 'data1'}
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.set_server_metadata,
                           self.server_id, meta=meta)
 
@@ -157,6 +156,6 @@
         # Raise a bad request error for a missing metadata field
         # set_server_metadata will replace all metadata with new value
         meta = {'meta1': 'data1'}
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.set_server_metadata,
                           self.server_id, meta=meta, no_metadata_field=True)
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_server_rescue.py b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_server_rescue.py
index a1658df..8d5c8f8 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_server_rescue.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_server_rescue.py
@@ -24,12 +24,19 @@
 class ServerRescueTestJSON(base.BaseV2ComputeTest):
 
     @classmethod
-    def resource_setup(cls):
+    def skip_checks(cls):
+        super(ServerRescueTestJSON, cls).skip_checks()
         if not CONF.compute_feature_enabled.rescue:
             msg = "Server rescue not available."
             raise cls.skipException(msg)
 
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_credentials(cls):
         cls.set_network_resources(network=True, subnet=True, router=True)
+        super(ServerRescueTestJSON, cls).setup_credentials()
+
+    @classmethod
+    def resource_setup(cls):
         super(ServerRescueTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
 
         # Floating IP creation
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_server_rescue_negative.py b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_server_rescue_negative.py
index 0583106..58353e7 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_server_rescue_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_server_rescue_negative.py
@@ -27,12 +27,19 @@
 class ServerRescueNegativeTestJSON(base.BaseV2ComputeTest):
 
     @classmethod
-    def resource_setup(cls):
+    def skip_checks(cls):
+        super(ServerRescueNegativeTestJSON, cls).skip_checks()
         if not CONF.compute_feature_enabled.rescue:
             msg = "Server rescue not available."
             raise cls.skipException(msg)
 
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_credentials(cls):
         cls.set_network_resources(network=True, subnet=True, router=True)
+        super(ServerRescueNegativeTestJSON, cls).setup_credentials()
+
+    @classmethod
+    def resource_setup(cls):
         super(ServerRescueNegativeTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
         cls.device = CONF.compute.volume_device_name
 
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_servers_negative.py b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_servers_negative.py
index 830c8d0..d89aff4 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_servers_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_servers_negative.py
@@ -22,7 +22,6 @@
 from tempest import clients
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
 from tempest import config
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 CONF = config.CONF
@@ -54,7 +53,7 @@
     def test_server_name_blank(self):
         # Create a server with name parameter empty
 
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.create_test_server,
                           name='')
 
@@ -66,7 +65,7 @@
         person = [{'path': '/etc/testfile.txt',
                    'contents': file_contents}]
 
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.create_test_server,
                           personality=person)
 
@@ -74,7 +73,7 @@
     def test_create_with_invalid_image(self):
         # Create a server with an unknown image
 
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.create_test_server,
                           image_id=-1)
 
@@ -82,7 +81,7 @@
     def test_create_with_invalid_flavor(self):
         # Create a server with an unknown flavor
 
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.create_test_server,
                           flavor=-1,)
 
@@ -91,7 +90,7 @@
         # An access IPv4 address must match a valid address pattern
 
         IPv4 = '1.1.1.1.1.1'
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.create_test_server, accessIPv4=IPv4)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
@@ -100,7 +99,7 @@
 
         IPv6 = 'notvalid'
 
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.create_test_server, accessIPv6=IPv6)
 
     @testtools.skipUnless(CONF.compute_feature_enabled.resize,
@@ -119,7 +118,7 @@
     def test_resize_server_with_non_existent_flavor(self):
         # Resize a server with non-existent flavor
         nonexistent_flavor = data_utils.rand_uuid()
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.resize,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.resize,
                           self.server_id, flavor_ref=nonexistent_flavor)
 
     @testtools.skipUnless(CONF.compute_feature_enabled.resize,
@@ -127,7 +126,7 @@
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_resize_server_with_null_flavor(self):
         # Resize a server with null flavor
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.resize,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.resize,
                           self.server_id, flavor_ref="")
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
@@ -174,7 +173,7 @@
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_create_numeric_server_name(self):
         server_name = 12345
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.create_test_server,
                           name=server_name)
 
@@ -183,7 +182,7 @@
         # Create a server with name length exceeding 256 characters
 
         server_name = 'a' * 256
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.create_test_server,
                           name=server_name)
 
@@ -193,7 +192,7 @@
 
         networks = [{'fixed_ip': '10.0.1.1', 'uuid': 'a-b-c-d-e-f-g-h-i-j'}]
 
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.create_test_server,
                           networks=networks)
 
@@ -202,7 +201,7 @@
         # Pass a non-existent keypair while creating a server
 
         key_name = data_utils.rand_name('key')
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.create_test_server,
                           key_name=key_name)
 
@@ -211,7 +210,7 @@
         # Pass really long metadata while creating a server
 
         metadata = {'a': 'b' * 260}
-        self.assertRaises((exceptions.BadRequest, lib_exc.OverLimit),
+        self.assertRaises((lib_exc.BadRequest, lib_exc.OverLimit),
                           self.create_test_server,
                           meta=metadata)
 
@@ -232,7 +231,7 @@
         server_name = data_utils.rand_name('server')
         new_name = ''
 
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.update_server,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.update_server,
                           server_name, name=new_name)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
@@ -249,7 +248,7 @@
         # Update name of server exceed the name length limit
 
         new_name = 'a' * 256
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.update_server,
                           self.server_id,
                           name=new_name)
@@ -287,7 +286,7 @@
         # Create a server with a nonexistent security group
 
         security_groups = [{'name': 'does_not_exist'}]
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.create_test_server,
                           security_groups=security_groups)
 
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_virtual_interfaces.py b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_virtual_interfaces.py
index bc26881..5c76ba7 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_virtual_interfaces.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_virtual_interfaces.py
@@ -26,11 +26,19 @@
 class VirtualInterfacesTestJSON(base.BaseV2ComputeTest):
 
     @classmethod
-    def resource_setup(cls):
+    def setup_credentials(cls):
         # This test needs a network and a subnet
         cls.set_network_resources(network=True, subnet=True)
-        super(VirtualInterfacesTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
+        super(VirtualInterfacesTestJSON, cls).setup_credentials()
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_clients(cls):
+        super(VirtualInterfacesTestJSON, cls).setup_clients()
         cls.client = cls.servers_client
+
+    @classmethod
+    def resource_setup(cls):
+        super(VirtualInterfacesTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
         server = cls.create_test_server(wait_until='ACTIVE')
         cls.server_id = server['id']
 
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_virtual_interfaces_negative.py b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_virtual_interfaces_negative.py
index d66b7ba..58c4fcd 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_virtual_interfaces_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/servers/test_virtual_interfaces_negative.py
@@ -24,10 +24,14 @@
 class VirtualInterfacesNegativeTestJSON(base.BaseV2ComputeTest):
 
     @classmethod
-    def resource_setup(cls):
+    def setup_credentials(cls):
         # For this test no network resources are needed
         cls.set_network_resources()
-        super(VirtualInterfacesNegativeTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
+        super(VirtualInterfacesNegativeTestJSON, cls).setup_credentials()
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_clients(cls):
+        super(VirtualInterfacesNegativeTestJSON, cls).setup_clients()
         cls.client = cls.servers_client
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/test_authorization.py b/tempest/api/compute/test_authorization.py
index 10d8bfa..1211db3 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/test_authorization.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/test_authorization.py
@@ -21,7 +21,6 @@
 from tempest import clients
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
 from tempest import config
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest.openstack.common import log as logging
 from tempest import test
 
@@ -31,30 +30,42 @@
 
 
 class AuthorizationTestJSON(base.BaseV2ComputeTest):
+
     @classmethod
-    def resource_setup(cls):
+    def skip_checks(cls):
+        super(AuthorizationTestJSON, cls).skip_checks()
         if not CONF.service_available.glance:
             raise cls.skipException('Glance is not available.')
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_credentials(cls):
         # No network resources required for this test
         cls.set_network_resources()
-        super(AuthorizationTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
+        super(AuthorizationTestJSON, cls).setup_credentials()
         if not cls.multi_user:
             msg = "Need >1 user"
             raise cls.skipException(msg)
+
+        creds = cls.isolated_creds.get_alt_creds()
+        cls.alt_manager = clients.Manager(credentials=creds)
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_clients(cls):
+        super(AuthorizationTestJSON, cls).setup_clients()
         cls.client = cls.os.servers_client
         cls.images_client = cls.os.images_client
         cls.glance_client = cls.os.image_client
         cls.keypairs_client = cls.os.keypairs_client
         cls.security_client = cls.os.security_groups_client
 
-        creds = cls.isolated_creds.get_alt_creds()
-        cls.alt_manager = clients.Manager(credentials=creds)
-
         cls.alt_client = cls.alt_manager.servers_client
         cls.alt_images_client = cls.alt_manager.images_client
         cls.alt_keypairs_client = cls.alt_manager.keypairs_client
         cls.alt_security_client = cls.alt_manager.security_groups_client
 
+    @classmethod
+    def resource_setup(cls):
+        super(AuthorizationTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
         server = cls.create_test_server(wait_until='ACTIVE')
         cls.server = cls.client.get_server(server['id'])
 
@@ -168,7 +179,7 @@
     @test.attr(type='gate')
     def test_create_server_with_unauthorized_image(self):
         # Server creation with another user's image should fail
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.alt_client.create_server,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.alt_client.create_server,
                           'test', self.image['id'], self.flavor_ref)
 
     @test.attr(type='gate')
@@ -180,7 +191,7 @@
             request_part='url',
             auth_data=self.client.auth_provider.auth_data
         )
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.alt_client.create_server, 'test',
                           self.image['id'], self.flavor_ref)
 
@@ -198,7 +209,7 @@
             )
             resp = {}
             resp['status'] = None
-            self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+            self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                               self.alt_keypairs_client.create_keypair, k_name)
         finally:
             # Next request the base_url is back to normal
@@ -249,7 +260,7 @@
             )
             resp = {}
             resp['status'] = None
-            self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+            self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                               self.alt_security_client.create_security_group,
                               s_name, s_description)
         finally:
@@ -290,7 +301,7 @@
             )
             resp = {}
             resp['status'] = None
-            self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+            self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                               self.alt_security_client.
                               create_security_group_rule,
                               parent_group_id, ip_protocol, from_port,
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/test_extensions.py b/tempest/api/compute/test_extensions.py
index 46e7251..f40ae9f 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/test_extensions.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/test_extensions.py
@@ -32,8 +32,7 @@
         # List of all extensions
         if len(CONF.compute_feature_enabled.api_extensions) == 0:
             raise self.skipException('There are not any extensions configured')
-        resp, extensions = self.extensions_client.list_extensions()
-        self.assertEqual(200, resp.status)
+        extensions = self.extensions_client.list_extensions()
         ext = CONF.compute_feature_enabled.api_extensions[0]
         if ext == 'all':
             self.assertIn('Hosts', map(lambda x: x['name'], extensions))
@@ -49,6 +48,5 @@
     @test.attr(type='gate')
     def test_get_extension(self):
         # get the specified extensions
-        resp, extension = self.extensions_client.get_extension('os-consoles')
-        self.assertEqual(200, resp.status)
+        extension = self.extensions_client.get_extension('os-consoles')
         self.assertEqual('os-consoles', extension['alias'])
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/test_live_block_migration.py b/tempest/api/compute/test_live_block_migration.py
index 92a1c86..6da6b79 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/test_live_block_migration.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/test_live_block_migration.py
@@ -71,8 +71,6 @@
         else:
             server = self.create_test_server(wait_until="ACTIVE")
             server_id = server['id']
-            self.password = server['adminPass']
-            self.password = 'password'
             self.created_server_ids.append(server_id)
             return server_id
 
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/test_live_block_migration_negative.py b/tempest/api/compute/test_live_block_migration_negative.py
index 1583278..586bc5c 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/test_live_block_migration_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/test_live_block_migration_negative.py
@@ -13,11 +13,11 @@
 #    License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations
 #    under the License.
 
+from tempest_lib import exceptions as lib_exc
 
 from tempest.api.compute import base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
 from tempest import config
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 CONF = config.CONF
@@ -48,6 +48,6 @@
         server = self.create_test_server(wait_until="ACTIVE")
         server_id = server['id']
 
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self._migrate_server_to,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self._migrate_server_to,
                           server_id, target_host)
         self.servers_client.wait_for_server_status(server_id, 'ACTIVE')
diff --git a/tempest/api/compute/volumes/test_volumes_negative.py b/tempest/api/compute/volumes/test_volumes_negative.py
index 53253c9..ed54aaf 100644
--- a/tempest/api/compute/volumes/test_volumes_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/compute/volumes/test_volumes_negative.py
@@ -20,7 +20,6 @@
 from tempest.api.compute import base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
 from tempest import config
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 CONF = config.CONF
@@ -58,7 +57,7 @@
         # in request
         v_name = data_utils.rand_name('Volume-')
         metadata = {'Type': 'work'}
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_volume,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_volume,
                           size='#$%', display_name=v_name, metadata=metadata)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
@@ -67,7 +66,7 @@
         # in request
         v_name = data_utils.rand_name('Volume-')
         metadata = {'Type': 'work'}
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_volume,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_volume,
                           size='', display_name=v_name, metadata=metadata)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
@@ -75,7 +74,7 @@
         # Negative: Should not be able to create volume with size zero
         v_name = data_utils.rand_name('Volume-')
         metadata = {'Type': 'work'}
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_volume,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_volume,
                           size='0', display_name=v_name, metadata=metadata)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
diff --git a/tempest/api/identity/admin/test_roles_negative.py b/tempest/api/identity/admin/test_roles_negative.py
index 2c51715..c38e6e0 100644
--- a/tempest/api/identity/admin/test_roles_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/identity/admin/test_roles_negative.py
@@ -18,7 +18,6 @@
 
 from tempest.api.identity import base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 
@@ -49,7 +48,7 @@
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_role_create_blank_name(self):
         # Should not be able to create a role with a blank name
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_role, '')
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_role, '')
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_create_role_by_unauthorized_user(self):
diff --git a/tempest/api/identity/admin/test_tenant_negative.py b/tempest/api/identity/admin/test_tenant_negative.py
index 16ea96a..db51f14 100644
--- a/tempest/api/identity/admin/test_tenant_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/identity/admin/test_tenant_negative.py
@@ -18,7 +18,6 @@
 
 from tempest.api.identity import base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 
@@ -99,14 +98,14 @@
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_create_tenant_with_empty_name(self):
         # Tenant name should not be empty
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_tenant,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_tenant,
                           name='')
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_create_tenants_name_length_over_64(self):
         # Tenant name length should not be greater than 64 characters
         tenant_name = 'a' * 65
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_tenant,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_tenant,
                           tenant_name)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
diff --git a/tempest/api/identity/admin/test_users_negative.py b/tempest/api/identity/admin/test_users_negative.py
index db8c564..99993b9 100644
--- a/tempest/api/identity/admin/test_users_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/identity/admin/test_users_negative.py
@@ -18,7 +18,6 @@
 
 from tempest.api.identity import base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 
@@ -44,7 +43,7 @@
     def test_create_user_with_empty_name(self):
         # User with an empty name should not be created
         self.data.setup_test_tenant()
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_user, '',
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_user, '',
                           self.alt_password, self.data.tenant['id'],
                           self.alt_email)
 
@@ -52,7 +51,7 @@
     def test_create_user_with_name_length_over_255(self):
         # Length of user name filed should be restricted to 255 characters
         self.data.setup_test_tenant()
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_user,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_user,
                           'a' * 256, self.alt_password,
                           self.data.tenant['id'], self.alt_email)
 
@@ -91,7 +90,7 @@
         # Attempt to create a user with valid enabled para should fail
         self.data.setup_test_tenant()
         name = data_utils.rand_name('test_user_')
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_user,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_user,
                           name, self.alt_password,
                           self.data.tenant['id'],
                           self.alt_email, enabled=3)
diff --git a/tempest/api/identity/admin/v3/test_endpoints_negative.py b/tempest/api/identity/admin/v3/test_endpoints_negative.py
index 9846010..cf41f9c 100644
--- a/tempest/api/identity/admin/v3/test_endpoints_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/identity/admin/v3/test_endpoints_negative.py
@@ -14,10 +14,10 @@
 #    License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations
 #    under the License.
 
+from tempest_lib import exceptions as lib_exc
 
 from tempest.api.identity import base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@
         interface = 'public'
         url = data_utils.rand_url()
         region = data_utils.rand_name('region')
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_endpoint,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_endpoint,
                           self.service_id, interface, url, region=region,
                           force_enabled='False')
 
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@
         interface = 'public'
         url = data_utils.rand_url()
         region = data_utils.rand_name('region')
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_endpoint,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_endpoint,
                           self.service_id, interface, url, region=region,
                           force_enabled='True')
 
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@
                                         url1, region=region1, enabled=True))
         self.addCleanup(self.client.delete_endpoint, endpoint_for_update['id'])
 
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.update_endpoint,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.update_endpoint,
                           endpoint_for_update['id'], force_enabled=enabled)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
diff --git a/tempest/api/identity/admin/v3/test_projects_negative.py b/tempest/api/identity/admin/v3/test_projects_negative.py
index fc013c5..a194198 100644
--- a/tempest/api/identity/admin/v3/test_projects_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/identity/admin/v3/test_projects_negative.py
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@
 
 from tempest.api.identity import base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 
@@ -50,14 +49,14 @@
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_create_project_with_empty_name(self):
         # Project name should not be empty
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_project,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_project,
                           name='')
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_create_projects_name_length_over_64(self):
         # Project name length should not be greater than 64 characters
         project_name = 'a' * 65
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_project,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_project,
                           project_name)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
diff --git a/tempest/api/identity/admin/v3/test_roles.py b/tempest/api/identity/admin/v3/test_roles.py
index 15ca21e..747911b 100644
--- a/tempest/api/identity/admin/v3/test_roles.py
+++ b/tempest/api/identity/admin/v3/test_roles.py
@@ -139,9 +139,11 @@
         self.client.add_group_user(self.group_body['id'], self.user_body['id'])
         self.addCleanup(self.client.delete_group_user,
                         self.group_body['id'], self.user_body['id'])
-        body = self.token.auth(self.user_body['id'], self.u_password,
-                               self.project['name'],
-                               domain=self.domain['name'])
+        body = self.token.auth(user=self.user_body['id'],
+                               password=self.u_password,
+                               user_domain=self.domain['name'],
+                               project=self.project['name'],
+                               project_domain=self.domain['name'])
         roles = body['token']['roles']
         self.assertEqual(len(roles), 1)
         self.assertEqual(roles[0]['id'], self.role['id'])
diff --git a/tempest/api/identity/admin/v3/test_tokens.py b/tempest/api/identity/admin/v3/test_tokens.py
index 36be098..919eab9 100644
--- a/tempest/api/identity/admin/v3/test_tokens.py
+++ b/tempest/api/identity/admin/v3/test_tokens.py
@@ -108,8 +108,8 @@
 
         # Use the unscoped token to get a scoped token.
         token_auth = self.token.auth(token=token_id,
-                                     tenant=project1_name,
-                                     domain='Default')
+                                     project=project1_name,
+                                     project_domain='Default')
         token1_id = token_auth.response['x-subject-token']
 
         self.assertEqual(orig_expires_at, token_auth['token']['expires_at'],
@@ -138,8 +138,8 @@
 
         # Now get another scoped token using the unscoped token.
         token_auth = self.token.auth(token=token_id,
-                                     tenant=project2_name,
-                                     domain='Default')
+                                     project=project2_name,
+                                     project_domain='Default')
 
         self.assertEqual(project2['id'],
                          token_auth['token']['project']['id'])
diff --git a/tempest/api/identity/admin/v3/test_trusts.py b/tempest/api/identity/admin/v3/test_trusts.py
index fd62004..48201ec 100644
--- a/tempest/api/identity/admin/v3/test_trusts.py
+++ b/tempest/api/identity/admin/v3/test_trusts.py
@@ -20,7 +20,6 @@
 from tempest.common import cred_provider
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
 from tempest import config
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest.openstack.common import timeutils
 from tempest import test
 
@@ -237,7 +236,7 @@
         # is rejected with the correct error
         # with an expiry specified
         expires_str = 'bad.123Z'
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.create_trust,
                           expires=expires_str)
 
diff --git a/tempest/api/image/v1/test_images_negative.py b/tempest/api/image/v1/test_images_negative.py
index b144a83..698bac0 100644
--- a/tempest/api/image/v1/test_images_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/image/v1/test_images_negative.py
@@ -16,7 +16,6 @@
 from tempest_lib import exceptions as lib_exc
 
 from tempest.api.image import base
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 
@@ -26,12 +25,12 @@
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_register_with_invalid_container_format(self):
         # Negative tests for invalid data supplied to POST /images
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_image,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_image,
                           'test', 'wrong', 'vhd')
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_register_with_invalid_disk_format(self):
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_image,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_image,
                           'test', 'bare', 'wrong')
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
diff --git a/tempest/api/image/v2/test_images.py b/tempest/api/image/v2/test_images.py
index e307c5c..6b654ca 100644
--- a/tempest/api/image/v2/test_images.py
+++ b/tempest/api/image/v2/test_images.py
@@ -65,8 +65,8 @@
         self.assertEqual(1024, body.get('size'))
 
         # Now try get image file
-        _, body = self.client.get_image_file(image_id)
-        self.assertEqual(file_content, body)
+        body = self.client.get_image_file(image_id)
+        self.assertEqual(file_content, body.data)
 
     @test.attr(type='gate')
     def test_delete_image(self):
diff --git a/tempest/api/image/v2/test_images_member_negative.py b/tempest/api/image/v2/test_images_member_negative.py
index 4402af9..068a6e5 100644
--- a/tempest/api/image/v2/test_images_member_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/image/v2/test_images_member_negative.py
@@ -13,7 +13,6 @@
 from tempest_lib import exceptions as lib_exc
 
 from tempest.api.image import base
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 
@@ -25,7 +24,7 @@
         member = self.os_img_client.add_member(image_id,
                                                self.alt_tenant_id)
         self.assertEqual(member['status'], 'pending')
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.alt_img_client.update_member_status,
                           image_id, self.alt_tenant_id, 'notavalidstatus')
 
diff --git a/tempest/api/image/v2/test_images_negative.py b/tempest/api/image/v2/test_images_negative.py
index d32fc3b..9f0ad2d 100644
--- a/tempest/api/image/v2/test_images_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/image/v2/test_images_negative.py
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 from tempest_lib import exceptions as lib_exc
 
 from tempest.api.image import base
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 
@@ -85,10 +84,10 @@
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_register_with_invalid_container_format(self):
         # Negative tests for invalid data supplied to POST /images
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_image,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_image,
                           'test', 'wrong', 'vhd')
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_register_with_invalid_disk_format(self):
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_image,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_image,
                           'test', 'bare', 'wrong')
diff --git a/tempest/api/messaging/base.py b/tempest/api/messaging/base.py
index 58511a9..eae0707 100644
--- a/tempest/api/messaging/base.py
+++ b/tempest/api/messaging/base.py
@@ -35,13 +35,25 @@
     """
 
     @classmethod
-    def resource_setup(cls):
-        super(BaseMessagingTest, cls).resource_setup()
+    def skip_checks(cls):
+        super(BaseMessagingTest, cls).skip_checks()
         if not CONF.service_available.zaqar:
             raise cls.skipException("Zaqar support is required")
-        os = cls.get_client_manager()
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_credentials(cls):
+        super(BaseMessagingTest, cls).setup_credentials()
+        cls.os = cls.get_client_manager()
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_clients(cls):
+        super(BaseMessagingTest, cls).setup_clients()
+        cls.client = cls.os.messaging_client
+
+    @classmethod
+    def resource_setup(cls):
+        super(BaseMessagingTest, cls).resource_setup()
         cls.messaging_cfg = CONF.messaging
-        cls.client = os.messaging_client
 
     @classmethod
     def create_queue(cls, queue_name):
diff --git a/tempest/api/network/base.py b/tempest/api/network/base.py
index 4cb1485..e8c8de3 100644
--- a/tempest/api/network/base.py
+++ b/tempest/api/network/base.py
@@ -223,7 +223,7 @@
                     gateway_ip=gateway_ip,
                     **kwargs)
                 break
-            except exceptions.BadRequest as e:
+            except lib_exc.BadRequest as e:
                 is_overlapping_cidr = 'overlaps with another subnet' in str(e)
                 if not is_overlapping_cidr:
                     raise
diff --git a/tempest/api/network/test_dhcp_ipv6.py b/tempest/api/network/test_dhcp_ipv6.py
index f7a6fb7..1b28bac 100644
--- a/tempest/api/network/test_dhcp_ipv6.py
+++ b/tempest/api/network/test_dhcp_ipv6.py
@@ -21,7 +21,6 @@
 from tempest.api.network import base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
 from tempest import config
-from tempest import exceptions
 
 CONF = config.CONF
 
@@ -146,7 +145,7 @@
         ):
             kwargs = {'ipv6_ra_mode': ra_mode,
                       'ipv6_address_mode': add_mode}
-            self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+            self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                               self.create_subnet,
                               self.network,
                               **kwargs)
@@ -329,7 +328,7 @@
                                    subnet["allocation_pools"][0]["end"])
         ip = netaddr.IPAddress(random.randrange(
             ip_range.last + 1, ip_range.last + 10)).format()
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.create_port,
                           self.network,
                           fixed_ips=[{'subnet_id': subnet['id'],
diff --git a/tempest/api/network/test_floating_ips_negative.py b/tempest/api/network/test_floating_ips_negative.py
index 81eedd4..7d70976 100644
--- a/tempest/api/network/test_floating_ips_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/network/test_floating_ips_negative.py
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 from tempest.api.network import base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
 from tempest import config
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 CONF = config.CONF
@@ -59,7 +58,7 @@
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'smoke'])
     def test_create_floatingip_in_private_network(self):
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.create_floatingip,
                           floating_network_id=self.network['id'],
                           port_id=self.port['id'],
diff --git a/tempest/api/network/test_routers_negative.py b/tempest/api/network/test_routers_negative.py
index 655fa58..67a6c94 100644
--- a/tempest/api/network/test_routers_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/network/test_routers_negative.py
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 from tempest.api.network import base_routers as base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
 from tempest import config
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 CONF = config.CONF
@@ -54,7 +53,7 @@
             network_name=data_utils.rand_name('router-negative-'))
         sub_cidr = netaddr.IPNetwork(self.tenant_cidr).next()
         self.create_subnet(alt_network, cidr=sub_cidr)
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.update_router,
                           self.router['id'],
                           external_gateway_info={
@@ -70,7 +69,7 @@
         subnet02 = self.create_subnet(network02)
         self._add_router_interface_with_subnet_id(self.router['id'],
                                                   subnet01['id'])
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self._add_router_interface_with_subnet_id,
                           self.router['id'],
                           subnet02['id'])
diff --git a/tempest/api/network/test_security_groups.py b/tempest/api/network/test_security_groups.py
index 3d26b48..f9af3cc 100644
--- a/tempest/api/network/test_security_groups.py
+++ b/tempest/api/network/test_security_groups.py
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@
         """Verify security group rule for icmp protocol works.
 
         Specify icmp type (port_range_min) and icmp code
-        (port_range_max) with different values. A seperate testcase
+        (port_range_max) with different values. A separate testcase
         is added for icmp protocol as icmp validation would be
         different from tcp/udp.
         """
diff --git a/tempest/api/network/test_security_groups_negative.py b/tempest/api/network/test_security_groups_negative.py
index 47b218c..0da1aac 100644
--- a/tempest/api/network/test_security_groups_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/network/test_security_groups_negative.py
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 
 from tempest.api.network import base_security_groups as base
 from tempest import config
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 CONF = config.CONF
@@ -64,7 +63,7 @@
         # Create rule with bad protocol name
         pname = 'bad_protocol_name'
         self.assertRaises(
-            exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_security_group_rule,
+            lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_security_group_rule,
             security_group_id=group_create_body['security_group']['id'],
             protocol=pname, direction='ingress', ethertype=self.ethertype)
 
@@ -76,7 +75,7 @@
         prefix = ['192.168.1./24', '192.168.1.1/33', 'bad_prefix', '256']
         for remote_ip_prefix in prefix:
             self.assertRaises(
-                exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_security_group_rule,
+                lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_security_group_rule,
                 security_group_id=group_create_body['security_group']['id'],
                 protocol='tcp', direction='ingress', ethertype=self.ethertype,
                 remote_ip_prefix=remote_ip_prefix)
@@ -103,7 +102,7 @@
         # Create rule specifying both remote_ip_prefix and remote_group_id
         prefix = self._tenant_network_cidr
         self.assertRaises(
-            exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_security_group_rule,
+            lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_security_group_rule,
             security_group_id=sg1_body['security_group']['id'],
             protocol='tcp', direction='ingress',
             ethertype=self.ethertype, remote_ip_prefix=prefix,
@@ -116,7 +115,7 @@
         # Create rule with bad ethertype
         ethertype = 'bad_ethertype'
         self.assertRaises(
-            exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_security_group_rule,
+            lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_security_group_rule,
             security_group_id=group_create_body['security_group']['id'],
             protocol='udp', direction='ingress', ethertype=ethertype)
 
@@ -132,7 +131,7 @@
                   (-16, 65536, 'Invalid value for port')]
         for pmin, pmax, msg in states:
             ex = self.assertRaises(
-                exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_security_group_rule,
+                lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_security_group_rule,
                 security_group_id=group_create_body['security_group']['id'],
                 protocol='tcp', port_range_min=pmin, port_range_max=pmax,
                 direction='ingress', ethertype=self.ethertype)
@@ -144,7 +143,7 @@
                   (300, 1, 'Invalid value for ICMP type')]
         for pmin, pmax, msg in states:
             ex = self.assertRaises(
-                exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_security_group_rule,
+                lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_security_group_rule,
                 security_group_id=group_create_body['security_group']['id'],
                 protocol='icmp', port_range_min=pmin, port_range_max=pmax,
                 direction='ingress', ethertype=self.ethertype)
@@ -207,7 +206,7 @@
                   'ip_prefix': CONF.network.tenant_network_v6_cidr})
         for pair in pairs:
             self.assertRaisesRegexp(
-                exceptions.BadRequest,
+                lib_exc.BadRequest,
                 "Conflicting value ethertype",
                 self.client.create_security_group_rule,
                 security_group_id=group_create_body['security_group']['id'],
diff --git a/tempest/api/object_storage/base.py b/tempest/api/object_storage/base.py
index 79a1960..6a025d9 100644
--- a/tempest/api/object_storage/base.py
+++ b/tempest/api/object_storage/base.py
@@ -28,21 +28,31 @@
 class BaseObjectTest(tempest.test.BaseTestCase):
 
     @classmethod
-    def resource_setup(cls):
-        cls.set_network_resources()
-        super(BaseObjectTest, cls).resource_setup()
+    def skip_checks(cls):
+        super(BaseObjectTest, cls).skip_checks()
         if not CONF.service_available.swift:
             skip_msg = ("%s skipped as swift is not available" % cls.__name__)
             raise cls.skipException(skip_msg)
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_credentials(cls):
+        cls.set_network_resources()
+        super(BaseObjectTest, cls).setup_credentials()
+
         cls.isolated_creds = credentials.get_isolated_credentials(
             cls.__name__, network_resources=cls.network_resources)
         # Get isolated creds for normal user
         cls.os = clients.Manager(cls.isolated_creds.get_primary_creds())
         # Get isolated creds for admin user
         cls.os_admin = clients.Manager(cls.isolated_creds.get_admin_creds())
+        cls.data = SwiftDataGenerator(cls.os_admin.identity_client)
         # Get isolated creds for alt user
         cls.os_alt = clients.Manager(cls.isolated_creds.get_alt_creds())
 
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_clients(cls):
+        super(BaseObjectTest, cls).setup_clients()
+
         cls.object_client = cls.os.object_client
         cls.container_client = cls.os.container_client
         cls.account_client = cls.os.account_client
@@ -52,6 +62,10 @@
         cls.container_client_alt = cls.os_alt.container_client
         cls.identity_client_alt = cls.os_alt.identity_client
 
+    @classmethod
+    def resource_setup(cls):
+        super(BaseObjectTest, cls).resource_setup()
+
         # Make sure we get fresh auth data after assigning swift role
         cls.object_client.auth_provider.clear_auth()
         cls.container_client.auth_provider.clear_auth()
@@ -59,8 +73,6 @@
         cls.object_client_alt.auth_provider.clear_auth()
         cls.container_client_alt.auth_provider.clear_auth()
 
-        cls.data = SwiftDataGenerator(cls.identity_admin_client)
-
     @classmethod
     def resource_cleanup(cls):
         cls.data.teardown_all()
diff --git a/tempest/api/object_storage/test_account_quotas.py b/tempest/api/object_storage/test_account_quotas.py
index 1832b37..e3f5f3d 100644
--- a/tempest/api/object_storage/test_account_quotas.py
+++ b/tempest/api/object_storage/test_account_quotas.py
@@ -26,15 +26,17 @@
 class AccountQuotasTest(base.BaseObjectTest):
 
     @classmethod
+    def setup_credentials(cls):
+        super(AccountQuotasTest, cls).setup_credentials()
+        cls.data.setup_test_user(reseller=True)
+        cls.os_reselleradmin = clients.Manager(cls.data.test_credentials)
+
+    @classmethod
     def resource_setup(cls):
         super(AccountQuotasTest, cls).resource_setup()
         cls.container_name = data_utils.rand_name(name="TestContainer")
         cls.container_client.create_container(cls.container_name)
 
-        cls.data.setup_test_user(reseller=True)
-
-        cls.os_reselleradmin = clients.Manager(cls.data.test_credentials)
-
         # Retrieve a ResellerAdmin auth data and use it to set a quota
         # on the client's account
         cls.reselleradmin_auth_data = \
diff --git a/tempest/api/object_storage/test_account_quotas_negative.py b/tempest/api/object_storage/test_account_quotas_negative.py
index 0e136bf..783bf1a 100644
--- a/tempest/api/object_storage/test_account_quotas_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/object_storage/test_account_quotas_negative.py
@@ -29,15 +29,17 @@
 class AccountQuotasNegativeTest(base.BaseObjectTest):
 
     @classmethod
+    def setup_credentials(cls):
+        super(AccountQuotasNegativeTest, cls).setup_credentials()
+        cls.data.setup_test_user(reseller=True)
+        cls.os_reselleradmin = clients.Manager(cls.data.test_credentials)
+
+    @classmethod
     def resource_setup(cls):
         super(AccountQuotasNegativeTest, cls).resource_setup()
         cls.container_name = data_utils.rand_name(name="TestContainer")
         cls.container_client.create_container(cls.container_name)
 
-        cls.data.setup_test_user(reseller=True)
-
-        cls.os_reselleradmin = clients.Manager(cls.data.test_credentials)
-
         # Retrieve a ResellerAdmin auth data and use it to set a quota
         # on the client's account
         cls.reselleradmin_auth_data = \
diff --git a/tempest/api/object_storage/test_container_acl.py b/tempest/api/object_storage/test_container_acl.py
index 205bc91..44763a1 100644
--- a/tempest/api/object_storage/test_container_acl.py
+++ b/tempest/api/object_storage/test_container_acl.py
@@ -20,12 +20,17 @@
 
 
 class ObjectTestACLs(base.BaseObjectTest):
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_credentials(cls):
+        super(ObjectTestACLs, cls).setup_credentials()
+        cls.data.setup_test_user()
+        cls.test_os = clients.Manager(cls.data.test_credentials)
+
     @classmethod
     def resource_setup(cls):
         super(ObjectTestACLs, cls).resource_setup()
-        cls.data.setup_test_user()
-        test_os = clients.Manager(cls.data.test_credentials)
-        cls.test_auth_data = test_os.auth_provider.auth_data
+        cls.test_auth_data = cls.test_os.auth_provider.auth_data
 
     def setUp(self):
         super(ObjectTestACLs, self).setUp()
diff --git a/tempest/api/object_storage/test_container_acl_negative.py b/tempest/api/object_storage/test_container_acl_negative.py
index 7fe472c..edc052e 100644
--- a/tempest/api/object_storage/test_container_acl_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/object_storage/test_container_acl_negative.py
@@ -23,12 +23,17 @@
 
 
 class ObjectACLsNegativeTest(base.BaseObjectTest):
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_credentials(cls):
+        super(ObjectACLsNegativeTest, cls).setup_credentials()
+        cls.data.setup_test_user()
+        cls.test_os = clients.Manager(cls.data.test_credentials)
+
     @classmethod
     def resource_setup(cls):
         super(ObjectACLsNegativeTest, cls).resource_setup()
-        cls.data.setup_test_user()
-        test_os = clients.Manager(cls.data.test_credentials)
-        cls.test_auth_data = test_os.auth_provider.auth_data
+        cls.test_auth_data = cls.test_os.auth_provider.auth_data
 
     def setUp(self):
         super(ObjectACLsNegativeTest, self).setUp()
diff --git a/tempest/api/object_storage/test_healthcheck.py b/tempest/api/object_storage/test_healthcheck.py
index 53c0347..6fbd77b 100644
--- a/tempest/api/object_storage/test_healthcheck.py
+++ b/tempest/api/object_storage/test_healthcheck.py
@@ -22,10 +22,6 @@
 
 class HealthcheckTest(base.BaseObjectTest):
 
-    @classmethod
-    def resource_setup(cls):
-        super(HealthcheckTest, cls).resource_setup()
-
     def setUp(self):
         super(HealthcheckTest, self).setUp()
         # Turning http://.../v1/foobar into http://.../
diff --git a/tempest/api/orchestration/base.py b/tempest/api/orchestration/base.py
index 6873756..b8b0562 100644
--- a/tempest/api/orchestration/base.py
+++ b/tempest/api/orchestration/base.py
@@ -30,14 +30,19 @@
     """Base test case class for all Orchestration API tests."""
 
     @classmethod
-    def resource_setup(cls):
-        super(BaseOrchestrationTest, cls).resource_setup()
-        cls.os = clients.Manager()
+    def skip_checks(cls):
+        super(BaseOrchestrationTest, cls).skip_checks()
         if not CONF.service_available.heat:
             raise cls.skipException("Heat support is required")
-        cls.build_timeout = CONF.orchestration.build_timeout
-        cls.build_interval = CONF.orchestration.build_interval
 
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_credentials(cls):
+        super(BaseOrchestrationTest, cls).setup_credentials()
+        cls.os = clients.Manager()
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_clients(cls):
+        super(BaseOrchestrationTest, cls).setup_clients()
         cls.orchestration_client = cls.os.orchestration_client
         cls.client = cls.orchestration_client
         cls.servers_client = cls.os.servers_client
@@ -45,6 +50,12 @@
         cls.network_client = cls.os.network_client
         cls.volumes_client = cls.os.volumes_client
         cls.images_v2_client = cls.os.image_client_v2
+
+    @classmethod
+    def resource_setup(cls):
+        super(BaseOrchestrationTest, cls).resource_setup()
+        cls.build_timeout = CONF.orchestration.build_timeout
+        cls.build_interval = CONF.orchestration.build_interval
         cls.stacks = []
         cls.keypairs = []
         cls.images = []
diff --git a/tempest/api/orchestration/stacks/test_limits.py b/tempest/api/orchestration/stacks/test_limits.py
index 8ee62ab..5f7f954 100644
--- a/tempest/api/orchestration/stacks/test_limits.py
+++ b/tempest/api/orchestration/stacks/test_limits.py
@@ -11,11 +11,11 @@
 #    under the License.
 
 import logging
+from tempest_lib import exceptions as lib_exc
 
 from tempest.api.orchestration import base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
 from tempest import config
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 CONF = config.CONF
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
 Description: '%s'
 Outputs:
   Foo: bar''' % fill
-        ex = self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.create_stack,
+        ex = self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.create_stack,
                                stack_name, template)
         self.assertIn('Template exceeds maximum allowed size', str(ex))
 
@@ -48,6 +48,6 @@
         for i in range(num_resources):
             template += rsrc_snippet % i
 
-        ex = self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.create_stack,
+        ex = self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.create_stack,
                                stack_name, template)
         self.assertIn('Maximum resources per stack exceeded', str(ex))
diff --git a/tempest/api/orchestration/stacks/test_neutron_resources.py b/tempest/api/orchestration/stacks/test_neutron_resources.py
index deb6b1d..3987ee3 100644
--- a/tempest/api/orchestration/stacks/test_neutron_resources.py
+++ b/tempest/api/orchestration/stacks/test_neutron_resources.py
@@ -30,15 +30,27 @@
 class NeutronResourcesTestJSON(base.BaseOrchestrationTest):
 
     @classmethod
-    def resource_setup(cls):
-        super(NeutronResourcesTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
+    def skip_checks(cls):
+        super(NeutronResourcesTestJSON, cls).skip_checks()
         if not CONF.orchestration.image_ref:
             raise cls.skipException("No image available to test")
-        os = clients.Manager()
         if not CONF.service_available.neutron:
             raise cls.skipException("Neutron support is required")
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_credentials(cls):
+        super(NeutronResourcesTestJSON, cls).setup_credentials()
+        cls.os = clients.Manager()
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_clients(cls):
+        super(NeutronResourcesTestJSON, cls).setup_clients()
+        cls.network_client = cls.os.network_client
+
+    @classmethod
+    def resource_setup(cls):
+        super(NeutronResourcesTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
         cls.neutron_basic_template = cls.load_template('neutron_basic')
-        cls.network_client = os.network_client
         cls.stack_name = data_utils.rand_name('heat')
         template = cls.read_template('neutron_basic')
         cls.keypair_name = (CONF.orchestration.keypair_name or
diff --git a/tempest/api/orchestration/stacks/test_swift_resources.py b/tempest/api/orchestration/stacks/test_swift_resources.py
index 0288fd4..83abc91 100644
--- a/tempest/api/orchestration/stacks/test_swift_resources.py
+++ b/tempest/api/orchestration/stacks/test_swift_resources.py
@@ -26,15 +26,27 @@
 
 class SwiftResourcesTestJSON(base.BaseOrchestrationTest):
     @classmethod
+    def skip_checks(cls):
+        super(SwiftResourcesTestJSON, cls).skip_checks()
+        if not CONF.service_available.swift:
+            raise cls.skipException("Swift support is required")
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_credentials(cls):
+        super(SwiftResourcesTestJSON, cls).setup_credentials()
+        cls.os = clients.Manager()
+
+    @classmethod
+    def setup_clients(cls):
+        super(SwiftResourcesTestJSON, cls).setup_clients()
+        cls.account_client = cls.os.account_client
+        cls.container_client = cls.os.container_client
+
+    @classmethod
     def resource_setup(cls):
         super(SwiftResourcesTestJSON, cls).resource_setup()
         cls.stack_name = data_utils.rand_name('heat')
         template = cls.read_template('swift_basic')
-        os = clients.Manager()
-        if not CONF.service_available.swift:
-            raise cls.skipException("Swift support is required")
-        cls.account_client = os.account_client
-        cls.container_client = os.container_client
         # create the stack
         cls.stack_identifier = cls.create_stack(
             cls.stack_name,
diff --git a/tempest/api/orchestration/stacks/test_templates_negative.py b/tempest/api/orchestration/stacks/test_templates_negative.py
index 9082107..9a5bc68 100644
--- a/tempest/api/orchestration/stacks/test_templates_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/orchestration/stacks/test_templates_negative.py
@@ -12,8 +12,9 @@
 #    License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations
 #    under the License.
 
+from tempest_lib import exceptions as lib_exc
+
 from tempest.api.orchestration import base
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 
@@ -37,7 +38,7 @@
     @test.attr(type=['gate', 'negative'])
     def test_validate_template_url(self):
         """Validating template passing url to it."""
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.validate_template_url,
                           template_url=self.invalid_template_url,
                           parameters=self.parameters)
diff --git a/tempest/api/orchestration/stacks/test_volumes.py b/tempest/api/orchestration/stacks/test_volumes.py
index 322bdf1..8356497 100644
--- a/tempest/api/orchestration/stacks/test_volumes.py
+++ b/tempest/api/orchestration/stacks/test_volumes.py
@@ -27,8 +27,8 @@
 class CinderResourcesTest(base.BaseOrchestrationTest):
 
     @classmethod
-    def resource_setup(cls):
-        super(CinderResourcesTest, cls).resource_setup()
+    def skip_checks(cls):
+        super(CinderResourcesTest, cls).skip_checks()
         if not CONF.service_available.cinder:
             raise cls.skipException('Cinder support is required')
 
diff --git a/tempest/api/telemetry/test_telemetry_alarming_api.py b/tempest/api/telemetry/test_telemetry_alarming_api.py
index 05aed08..cb2d2bd 100644
--- a/tempest/api/telemetry/test_telemetry_alarming_api.py
+++ b/tempest/api/telemetry/test_telemetry_alarming_api.py
@@ -80,12 +80,12 @@
         # Set alarm state and verify
         new_state =\
             [elem for elem in alarm_states if elem != alarm['state']][0]
-        _, state = self.telemetry_client.alarm_set_state(alarm['alarm_id'],
-                                                         new_state)
-        self.assertEqual(new_state, state)
+        state = self.telemetry_client.alarm_set_state(alarm['alarm_id'],
+                                                      new_state)
+        self.assertEqual(new_state, state.data)
         # Get alarm state and verify
-        _, state = self.telemetry_client.alarm_get_state(alarm['alarm_id'])
-        self.assertEqual(new_state, state)
+        state = self.telemetry_client.alarm_get_state(alarm['alarm_id'])
+        self.assertEqual(new_state, state.data)
 
     @test.attr(type="gate")
     def test_create_delete_alarm_with_combination_rule(self):
diff --git a/tempest/api/volume/admin/test_volume_types.py b/tempest/api/volume/admin/test_volume_types.py
index f2c1dda..d4062cc 100644
--- a/tempest/api/volume/admin/test_volume_types.py
+++ b/tempest/api/volume/admin/test_volume_types.py
@@ -37,45 +37,54 @@
         self.assertIsInstance(body, list)
 
     @test.attr(type='smoke')
-    def test_create_get_delete_volume_with_volume_type_and_extra_specs(self):
-        # Create/get/delete volume with volume_type and extra spec.
-        volume = {}
+    def test_volume_crud_with_volume_type_and_extra_specs(self):
+        # Create/update/get/delete volume with volume_type and extra spec.
+        volume_types = list()
         vol_name = data_utils.rand_name("volume-")
-        vol_type_name = data_utils.rand_name("volume-type-")
         self.name_field = self.special_fields['name_field']
         proto = CONF.volume.storage_protocol
         vendor = CONF.volume.vendor_name
         extra_specs = {"storage_protocol": proto,
                        "vendor_name": vendor}
-        body = {}
-        body = self.volume_types_client.create_volume_type(
-            vol_type_name,
-            extra_specs=extra_specs)
-        self.assertIn('id', body)
-        self.addCleanup(self._delete_volume_type, body['id'])
-        self.assertIn('name', body)
-        params = {self.name_field: vol_name, 'volume_type': vol_type_name}
-        volume = self.volumes_client.create_volume(
-            size=1, **params)
-        self.assertIn('id', volume)
+        # Create two volume_types
+        for i in range(2):
+            vol_type_name = data_utils.rand_name("volume-type-")
+            vol_type = self.volume_types_client.create_volume_type(
+                vol_type_name,
+                extra_specs=extra_specs)
+            volume_types.append(vol_type)
+            self.addCleanup(self._delete_volume_type, vol_type['id'])
+        params = {self.name_field: vol_name,
+                  'volume_type': volume_types[0]['id']}
+
+        # Create volume
+        volume = self.volumes_client.create_volume(size=1, **params)
         self.addCleanup(self._delete_volume, volume['id'])
-        self.assertIn(self.name_field, volume)
+        self.assertEqual(volume_types[0]['name'], volume["volume_type"])
         self.assertEqual(volume[self.name_field], vol_name,
                          "The created volume name is not equal "
                          "to the requested name")
-        self.assertTrue(volume['id'] is not None,
-                        "Field volume id is empty or not found.")
+        self.assertIsNotNone(volume['id'],
+                             "Field volume id is empty or not found.")
         self.volumes_client.wait_for_volume_status(volume['id'], 'available')
+
+        # Update volume with new volume_type
+        self.volumes_client.retype_volume(volume['id'],
+                                          volume_type=volume_types[1]['id'])
+        self.volumes_client.wait_for_volume_status(volume['id'], 'available')
+
+        # Get volume details and Verify
         fetched_volume = self.volumes_client.get_volume(volume['id'])
+        self.assertEqual(volume_types[1]['name'],
+                         fetched_volume['volume_type'],
+                         'The fetched Volume type is different '
+                         'from updated volume type')
         self.assertEqual(vol_name, fetched_volume[self.name_field],
                          'The fetched Volume is different '
                          'from the created Volume')
         self.assertEqual(volume['id'], fetched_volume['id'],
                          'The fetched Volume is different '
                          'from the created Volume')
-        self.assertEqual(vol_type_name, fetched_volume['volume_type'],
-                         'The fetched Volume is different '
-                         'from the created Volume')
 
     @test.attr(type='smoke')
     def test_volume_type_create_get_delete(self):
diff --git a/tempest/api/volume/admin/test_volume_types_extra_specs_negative.py b/tempest/api/volume/admin/test_volume_types_extra_specs_negative.py
index 2f3b382..23979cd 100644
--- a/tempest/api/volume/admin/test_volume_types_extra_specs_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/volume/admin/test_volume_types_extra_specs_negative.py
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 
 from tempest.api.volume import base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 
@@ -44,7 +43,7 @@
         # Should not update volume type extra specs with no body
         extra_spec = {"spec1": "val2"}
         self.assertRaises(
-            exceptions.BadRequest,
+            lib_exc.BadRequest,
             self.volume_types_client.update_volume_type_extra_specs,
             self.volume_type['id'], extra_spec.keys()[0], None)
 
@@ -53,7 +52,7 @@
         # Should not update volume type extra specs with nonexistent id.
         extra_spec = {"spec1": "val2"}
         self.assertRaises(
-            exceptions.BadRequest,
+            lib_exc.BadRequest,
             self.volume_types_client.update_volume_type_extra_specs,
             self.volume_type['id'], str(uuid.uuid4()),
             extra_spec)
@@ -63,7 +62,7 @@
         # Should not update volume type extra specs with none id.
         extra_spec = {"spec1": "val2"}
         self.assertRaises(
-            exceptions.BadRequest,
+            lib_exc.BadRequest,
             self.volume_types_client.update_volume_type_extra_specs,
             self.volume_type['id'], None, extra_spec)
 
@@ -73,7 +72,7 @@
             # body.
         extra_spec = {"spec1": "val2", 'spec2': 'val1'}
         self.assertRaises(
-            exceptions.BadRequest,
+            lib_exc.BadRequest,
             self.volume_types_client.update_volume_type_extra_specs,
             self.volume_type['id'], extra_spec.keys()[0],
             extra_spec)
@@ -92,7 +91,7 @@
     def test_create_none_body(self):
         # Should not create volume type extra spec for none POST body.
         self.assertRaises(
-            exceptions.BadRequest,
+            lib_exc.BadRequest,
             self.volume_types_client.create_volume_type_extra_specs,
             self.volume_type['id'], None)
 
@@ -100,7 +99,7 @@
     def test_create_invalid_body(self):
         # Should not create volume type extra spec for invalid POST body.
         self.assertRaises(
-            exceptions.BadRequest,
+            lib_exc.BadRequest,
             self.volume_types_client.create_volume_type_extra_specs,
             self.volume_type['id'], ['invalid'])
 
diff --git a/tempest/api/volume/admin/test_volume_types_negative.py b/tempest/api/volume/admin/test_volume_types_negative.py
index 77ca34c..a40f1c4 100644
--- a/tempest/api/volume/admin/test_volume_types_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/volume/admin/test_volume_types_negative.py
@@ -18,7 +18,6 @@
 from tempest_lib import exceptions as lib_exc
 
 from tempest.api.volume import base
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 
@@ -37,7 +36,7 @@
     @test.attr(type='gate')
     def test_create_with_empty_name(self):
         # Should not be able to create volume type with an empty name.
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.volume_types_client.create_volume_type, '')
 
     @test.attr(type='gate')
diff --git a/tempest/api/volume/test_volumes_actions.py b/tempest/api/volume/test_volumes_actions.py
index 8b91c7f..333a4f7 100644
--- a/tempest/api/volume/test_volumes_actions.py
+++ b/tempest/api/volume/test_volumes_actions.py
@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@
 
         # Create a test shared volume for attach/detach tests
         cls.volume = cls.create_volume()
+        cls.client.wait_for_volume_status(cls.volume['id'], 'available')
 
     def _delete_image_with_wait(self, image_id):
         self.image_client.delete_image(image_id)
diff --git a/tempest/api/volume/test_volumes_negative.py b/tempest/api/volume/test_volumes_negative.py
index 39aba01..595ddf4 100644
--- a/tempest/api/volume/test_volumes_negative.py
+++ b/tempest/api/volume/test_volumes_negative.py
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@
 
 from tempest.api.volume import base
 from tempest.common.utils import data_utils
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest import test
 
 
@@ -54,7 +53,7 @@
         # in request
         v_name = data_utils.rand_name('Volume-')
         metadata = {'Type': 'work'}
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_volume,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_volume,
                           size='#$%', display_name=v_name, metadata=metadata)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
@@ -63,7 +62,7 @@
         # in request
         v_name = data_utils.rand_name('Volume-')
         metadata = {'Type': 'work'}
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_volume,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_volume,
                           size='', display_name=v_name, metadata=metadata)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
@@ -71,7 +70,7 @@
         # Should not be able to create volume with size zero
         v_name = data_utils.rand_name('Volume-')
         metadata = {'Type': 'work'}
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_volume,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_volume,
                           size='0', display_name=v_name, metadata=metadata)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
@@ -79,7 +78,7 @@
         # Should not be able to create volume with size negative
         v_name = data_utils.rand_name('Volume-')
         metadata = {'Type': 'work'}
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.create_volume,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.create_volume,
                           size='-1', display_name=v_name, metadata=metadata)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
@@ -180,21 +179,21 @@
     def test_volume_extend_with_size_smaller_than_original_size(self):
         # Extend volume with smaller size than original size.
         extend_size = 0
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.extend_volume,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.extend_volume,
                           self.volume['id'], extend_size)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_volume_extend_with_non_number_size(self):
         # Extend volume when size is non number.
         extend_size = 'abc'
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.extend_volume,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.extend_volume,
                           self.volume['id'], extend_size)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
     def test_volume_extend_with_None_size(self):
         # Extend volume with None size.
         extend_size = None
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest, self.client.extend_volume,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest, self.client.extend_volume,
                           self.volume['id'], extend_size)
 
     @test.attr(type=['negative', 'gate'])
@@ -228,7 +227,7 @@
         # Mark volume as reserved.
         self.client.reserve_volume(self.volume['id'])
         # Mark volume which is marked as reserved before
-        self.assertRaises(exceptions.BadRequest,
+        self.assertRaises(lib_exc.BadRequest,
                           self.client.reserve_volume,
                           self.volume['id'])
         # Unmark volume as reserved.
diff --git a/tempest/api_schema/response/compute/v2/images.py b/tempest/api_schema/response/compute/v2/images.py
index 923c744..2317e6b 100644
--- a/tempest/api_schema/response/compute/v2/images.py
+++ b/tempest/api_schema/response/compute/v2/images.py
@@ -12,15 +12,20 @@
 #    License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations
 #    under the License.
 
+import copy
+
 from tempest.api_schema.response.compute import parameter_types
 
+image_links = copy.deepcopy(parameter_types.links)
+image_links['items']['properties'].update({'type': {'type': 'string'}})
+
 common_image_schema = {
     'type': 'object',
     'properties': {
         'id': {'type': 'string'},
         'status': {'type': 'string'},
         'updated': {'type': 'string'},
-        'links': parameter_types.links,
+        'links': image_links,
         'name': {'type': 'string'},
         'created': {'type': 'string'},
         'minDisk': {'type': 'integer'},
@@ -67,7 +72,7 @@
                     'type': 'object',
                     'properties': {
                         'id': {'type': 'string'},
-                        'links': parameter_types.links,
+                        'links': image_links,
                         'name': {'type': 'string'}
                     },
                     'required': ['id', 'links', 'name']
diff --git a/tempest/auth.py b/tempest/auth.py
index 7e1928f..f78bb20 100644
--- a/tempest/auth.py
+++ b/tempest/auth.py
@@ -22,13 +22,11 @@
 
 import six
 
-from tempest import config
 from tempest.openstack.common import log as logging
 from tempest.services.identity.json import token_client as json_id
 from tempest.services.identity.v3.json import token_client as json_v3id
 
 
-CONF = config.CONF
 LOG = logging.getLogger(__name__)
 
 
@@ -323,8 +321,9 @@
         return dict(
             user=self.credentials.username,
             password=self.credentials.password,
-            tenant=self.credentials.tenant_name,
-            domain=self.credentials.user_domain_name,
+            project=self.credentials.tenant_name,
+            user_domain=self.credentials.user_domain_name,
+            project_domain=self.credentials.project_domain_name,
             auth_data=True)
 
     def _fill_credentials(self, auth_data_body):
@@ -564,16 +563,6 @@
                   'project_name', 'tenant_id', 'tenant_name', 'user_domain_id',
                   'user_domain_name', 'user_id']
 
-    def __init__(self, **kwargs):
-        """
-        If domain is not specified, load the one configured for the
-        identity manager.
-        """
-        domain_fields = set(x for x in self.ATTRIBUTES if 'domain' in x)
-        if not domain_fields.intersection(kwargs.keys()):
-            kwargs['user_domain_name'] = CONF.identity.admin_domain_name
-        super(KeystoneV3Credentials, self).__init__(**kwargs)
-
     def __setattr__(self, key, value):
         parent = super(KeystoneV3Credentials, self)
         # for tenant_* set both project and tenant
diff --git a/tempest/clients.py b/tempest/clients.py
index 096470e..bb08d87 100644
--- a/tempest/clients.py
+++ b/tempest/clients.py
@@ -302,16 +302,27 @@
             **self.default_params_with_timeout_values)
 
     def _set_identity_clients(self):
-        self.identity_client = IdentityClientJSON(self.auth_provider)
-        self.identity_v3_client = IdentityV3ClientJSON(self.auth_provider)
-        self.endpoints_client = EndPointClientJSON(self.auth_provider)
-        self.service_client = ServiceClientJSON(self.auth_provider)
-        self.policy_client = PolicyClientJSON(self.auth_provider)
-        self.region_client = RegionClientJSON(self.auth_provider)
+        params = {
+            'service': CONF.identity.catalog_type,
+            'region': CONF.identity.region,
+            'endpoint_type': 'adminURL'
+        }
+        params.update(self.default_params_with_timeout_values)
+
+        self.identity_client = IdentityClientJSON(self.auth_provider,
+                                                  **params)
+        self.identity_v3_client = IdentityV3ClientJSON(self.auth_provider,
+                                                       **params)
+        self.endpoints_client = EndPointClientJSON(self.auth_provider,
+                                                   **params)
+        self.service_client = ServiceClientJSON(self.auth_provider, **params)
+        self.policy_client = PolicyClientJSON(self.auth_provider, **params)
+        self.region_client = RegionClientJSON(self.auth_provider, **params)
+        self.credentials_client = CredentialsClientJSON(self.auth_provider,
+                                                        **params)
         self.token_client = TokenClientJSON()
         if CONF.identity_feature_enabled.api_v3:
             self.token_v3_client = V3TokenClientJSON()
-        self.credentials_client = CredentialsClientJSON(self.auth_provider)
 
     def _set_volume_clients(self):
         params = {
diff --git a/tempest/cmd/cleanup.py b/tempest/cmd/cleanup.py
index c52704a..669f506 100755
--- a/tempest/cmd/cleanup.py
+++ b/tempest/cmd/cleanup.py
@@ -222,7 +222,7 @@
                 needs_role = False
                 LOG.debug("User already had admin privilege for this tenant")
         if needs_role:
-            LOG.debug("Adding admin priviledge for : %s" % tenant_id)
+            LOG.debug("Adding admin privilege for : %s" % tenant_id)
             id_cl.assign_user_role(tenant_id, self.admin_id,
                                    self.admin_role_id)
             self.admin_role_added.append(tenant_id)
diff --git a/tempest/cmd/javelin.py b/tempest/cmd/javelin.py
index 9172972..503745c 100755
--- a/tempest/cmd/javelin.py
+++ b/tempest/cmd/javelin.py
@@ -115,7 +115,6 @@
 
 import tempest.auth
 from tempest import config
-from tempest import exceptions
 from tempest.openstack.common import log as logging
 from tempest.openstack.common import timeutils
 from tempest.services.compute.json import flavors_client
@@ -178,7 +177,12 @@
             password=pw,
             tenant_name=tenant)
         _auth = tempest.auth.KeystoneV2AuthProvider(_creds)
-        self.identity = identity_client.IdentityClientJSON(_auth)
+        self.identity = identity_client.IdentityClientJSON(
+            _auth,
+            CONF.identity.catalog_type,
+            CONF.identity.region,
+            endpoint_type='adminURL',
+            **default_params_with_timeout_values)
         self.servers = servers_client.ServersClientJSON(_auth,
                                                         **compute_params)
         self.flavors = flavors_client.FlavorsClientJSON(_auth,
@@ -233,9 +237,6 @@
         LOG.error("%s not found in USERS: %s" % (name, USERS))
 
 
-def resp_ok(response):
-    return 200 >= int(response['status']) < 300
-
 ###################
 #
 # TENANTS
@@ -708,7 +709,7 @@
                                           cidr=subnet['range'],
                                           name=subnet['name'],
                                           ip_version=ip_version)
-        except exceptions.BadRequest as e:
+        except lib_exc.BadRequest as e:
             is_overlapping_cidr = 'overlaps with another subnet' in str(e)
             if not is_overlapping_cidr:
                 raise
diff --git a/tempest/cmd/verify_tempest_config.py b/tempest/cmd/verify_tempest_config.py
index 87f5ca6..697965f 100755
--- a/tempest/cmd/verify_tempest_config.py
+++ b/tempest/cmd/verify_tempest_config.py
@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@
 
 def verify_extensions(os, service, results):
     extensions_client = get_extension_client(os, service)
-    if service == 'neutron' or service == 'cinder':
+    if service != 'swift':
         resp = extensions_client.list_extensions()
     else:
         __, resp = extensions_client.list_extensions()
diff --git a/tempest/common/cred_provider.py b/tempest/common/cred_provider.py
index f40ed7a..d899303 100644
--- a/tempest/common/cred_provider.py
+++ b/tempest/common/cred_provider.py
@@ -70,6 +70,12 @@
 # is none is specified
 def get_credentials(fill_in=True, identity_version=None, **kwargs):
     identity_version = identity_version or CONF.identity.auth_version
+    # In case of "v3" add the domain from config if not specified
+    if identity_version == 'v3':
+        domain_fields = set(x for x in auth.KeystoneV3Credentials.ATTRIBUTES
+                            if 'domain' in x)
+        if not domain_fields.intersection(kwargs.keys()):
+            kwargs['user_domain_name'] = CONF.identity.admin_domain_name
     return auth.get_credentials(fill_in=fill_in,
                                 identity_version=identity_version,
                                 **kwargs)
diff --git a/tempest/common/credentials.py b/tempest/common/credentials.py
index 08b592f..6a4ee08c 100644
--- a/tempest/common/credentials.py
+++ b/tempest/common/credentials.py
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@
 #    limitations under the License.
 
 from tempest.common import accounts
+from tempest.common import cred_provider
 from tempest.common import isolated_creds
 from tempest import config
 
@@ -37,3 +38,22 @@
             return accounts.Accounts(name=name)
         else:
             return accounts.NotLockingAccounts(name=name)
+
+
+# We want a helper function here to check and see if admin credentials
+# are available so we can do a single call from skip_checks if admin
+# creds area vailable.
+def is_admin_available():
+    is_admin = True
+    # In the case of a pre-provisioned account, if even if creds were
+    # configured, the admin credentials won't be available
+    if (CONF.auth.locking_credentials_provider and
+        not CONF.auth.allow_tenant_isolation):
+        is_admin = False
+    else:
+        try:
+            cred_provider.get_configured_credentials('identity_admin')
+        except NotImplementedError:
+            is_admin = False
+
+    return is_admin
diff --git a/tempest/common/isolated_creds.py b/tempest/common/isolated_creds.py
index 1cfb963..f81c3ed 100644
--- a/tempest/common/isolated_creds.py
+++ b/tempest/common/isolated_creds.py
@@ -198,7 +198,7 @@
                                       tenant_id=tenant_id,
                                       ip_version=4)
                 break
-            except exceptions.BadRequest as e:
+            except lib_exc.BadRequest as e:
                 if 'overlaps with another subnet' not in str(e):
                     raise
         else:
diff --git a/tempest/common/service_client.py b/tempest/common/service_client.py
index 0812b99..8949609 100644
--- a/tempest/common/service_client.py
+++ b/tempest/common/service_client.py
@@ -16,7 +16,6 @@
 from tempest_lib import exceptions as lib_exceptions
 
 from tempest import config
-from tempest import exceptions
 
 CONF = config.CONF
 
@@ -59,8 +58,6 @@
                 method, url,
                 extra_headers=extra_headers,
                 headers=headers, body=body)
-        except lib_exceptions.BadRequest as ex:
-            raise exceptions.BadRequest(ex)
         # TODO(oomichi): This is just a workaround for failing gate tests
         # when separating Forbidden from Unauthorized in tempest-lib.
         # We will need to remove this translation and replace negative tests
diff --git a/tempest/scenario/test_load_balancer_basic.py b/tempest/scenario/test_load_balancer_basic.py
index 5ec1d6c..426ada3 100644
--- a/tempest/scenario/test_load_balancer_basic.py
+++ b/tempest/scenario/test_load_balancer_basic.py
@@ -185,7 +185,7 @@
 
             # Start netcat
             start_server = ('while true; do '
-                            'sudo nc -l -p %(port)s -e sh /tmp/%(script)s; '
+                            'sudo nc -ll -p %(port)s -e sh /tmp/%(script)s; '
                             'done &')
             cmd = start_server % {'port': self.port1,
                                   'script': 'script1'}
diff --git a/tempest/scenario/test_network_basic_ops.py b/tempest/scenario/test_network_basic_ops.py
index 265f9e5..aeb73a9 100644
--- a/tempest/scenario/test_network_basic_ops.py
+++ b/tempest/scenario/test_network_basic_ops.py
@@ -492,6 +492,9 @@
         ssh_client.renew_lease(fixed_ip=floating_ip['fixed_ip_address'])
         self._check_dns_server(ssh_client, [alt_dns_server])
 
+    @testtools.skipIf(CONF.baremetal.driver_enabled,
+                      'admin_state of instance ports cannot be altered '
+                      'for baremetal nodes')
     @test.attr(type='smoke')
     @test.services('compute', 'network')
     def test_update_instance_port_admin_state(self):
diff --git a/tempest/scenario/utils.py b/tempest/scenario/utils.py
index 061f5c8..68ec6e7 100644
--- a/tempest/scenario/utils.py
+++ b/tempest/scenario/utils.py
@@ -120,12 +120,15 @@
         if not CONF.service_available.glance:
             return []
         if not hasattr(self, '_scenario_images'):
-            images = self.images_client.list_images()
-            self._scenario_images = [
-                (self._normalize_name(i['name']), dict(image_ref=i['id']))
-                for i in images if re.search(self.image_pattern,
-                                             str(i['name']))
-            ]
+            try:
+                images = self.images_client.list_images()
+                self._scenario_images = [
+                    (self._normalize_name(i['name']), dict(image_ref=i['id']))
+                    for i in images if re.search(self.image_pattern,
+                                                 str(i['name']))
+                ]
+            except Exception:
+                self._scenario_images = []
         return self._scenario_images
 
     @property
@@ -134,12 +137,15 @@
         :return: a scenario with name and uuid of flavors
         """
         if not hasattr(self, '_scenario_flavors'):
-            flavors = self.flavors_client.list_flavors()
-            self._scenario_flavors = [
-                (self._normalize_name(f['name']), dict(flavor_ref=f['id']))
-                for f in flavors if re.search(self.flavor_pattern,
-                                              str(f['name']))
-            ]
+            try:
+                flavors = self.flavors_client.list_flavors()
+                self._scenario_flavors = [
+                    (self._normalize_name(f['name']), dict(flavor_ref=f['id']))
+                    for f in flavors if re.search(self.flavor_pattern,
+                                                  str(f['name']))
+                ]
+            except Exception:
+                self._scenario_flavors = []
         return self._scenario_flavors
 
 
diff --git a/tempest/services/compute/json/availability_zone_client.py b/tempest/services/compute/json/availability_zone_client.py
index e37c9d9..343c412 100644
--- a/tempest/services/compute/json/availability_zone_client.py
+++ b/tempest/services/compute/json/availability_zone_client.py
@@ -25,11 +25,13 @@
         resp, body = self.get('os-availability-zone')
         body = json.loads(body)
         self.validate_response(schema.get_availability_zone_list, resp, body)
-        return resp, body['availabilityZoneInfo']
+        return service_client.ResponseBodyList(resp,
+                                               body['availabilityZoneInfo'])
 
     def get_availability_zone_list_detail(self):
         resp, body = self.get('os-availability-zone/detail')
         body = json.loads(body)
         self.validate_response(schema.get_availability_zone_list_detail, resp,
                                body)
-        return resp, body['availabilityZoneInfo']
+        return service_client.ResponseBodyList(resp,
+                                               body['availabilityZoneInfo'])
diff --git a/tempest/services/compute/json/certificates_client.py b/tempest/services/compute/json/certificates_client.py
index b705c37..4a30f1e 100644
--- a/tempest/services/compute/json/certificates_client.py
+++ b/tempest/services/compute/json/certificates_client.py
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
         resp, body = self.get(url)
         body = json.loads(body)
         self.validate_response(schema.get_certificate, resp, body)
-        return resp, body['certificate']
+        return service_client.ResponseBody(resp, body['certificate'])
 
     def create_certificate(self):
         """create certificates."""
@@ -35,4 +35,4 @@
         resp, body = self.post(url, None)
         body = json.loads(body)
         self.validate_response(v2schema.create_certificate, resp, body)
-        return resp, body['certificate']
+        return service_client.ResponseBody(resp, body['certificate'])
diff --git a/tempest/services/compute/json/extensions_client.py b/tempest/services/compute/json/extensions_client.py
index d3148b4..09561b3 100644
--- a/tempest/services/compute/json/extensions_client.py
+++ b/tempest/services/compute/json/extensions_client.py
@@ -26,14 +26,14 @@
         resp, body = self.get(url)
         body = json.loads(body)
         self.validate_response(schema.list_extensions, resp, body)
-        return resp, body['extensions']
+        return service_client.ResponseBodyList(resp, body['extensions'])
 
     def is_enabled(self, extension):
-        _, extensions = self.list_extensions()
+        extensions = self.list_extensions()
         exts = extensions['extensions']
         return any([e for e in exts if e['name'] == extension])
 
     def get_extension(self, extension_alias):
         resp, body = self.get('extensions/%s' % extension_alias)
         body = json.loads(body)
-        return resp, body['extension']
+        return service_client.ResponseBody(resp, body['extension'])
diff --git a/tempest/services/compute/json/instance_usage_audit_log_client.py b/tempest/services/compute/json/instance_usage_audit_log_client.py
index 80d7334..551d751 100644
--- a/tempest/services/compute/json/instance_usage_audit_log_client.py
+++ b/tempest/services/compute/json/instance_usage_audit_log_client.py
@@ -28,11 +28,13 @@
         body = json.loads(body)
         self.validate_response(schema.list_instance_usage_audit_log,
                                resp, body)
-        return resp, body["instance_usage_audit_logs"]
+        return service_client.ResponseBody(resp,
+                                           body["instance_usage_audit_logs"])
 
     def get_instance_usage_audit_log(self, time_before):
         url = 'os-instance_usage_audit_log/%s' % time_before
         resp, body = self.get(url)
         body = json.loads(body)
         self.validate_response(schema.get_instance_usage_audit_log, resp, body)
-        return resp, body["instance_usage_audit_log"]
+        return service_client.ResponseBody(resp,
+                                           body["instance_usage_audit_log"])
diff --git a/tempest/services/compute/json/migrations_client.py b/tempest/services/compute/json/migrations_client.py
index b41abc8..a65b655 100644
--- a/tempest/services/compute/json/migrations_client.py
+++ b/tempest/services/compute/json/migrations_client.py
@@ -31,4 +31,4 @@
         resp, body = self.get(url)
         body = json.loads(body)
         self.validate_response(schema.list_migrations, resp, body)
-        return resp, body['migrations']
+        return service_client.ResponseBodyList(resp, body['migrations'])
diff --git a/tempest/services/compute/json/tenant_usages_client.py b/tempest/services/compute/json/tenant_usages_client.py
index 5dc1d5d..bbc1051 100644
--- a/tempest/services/compute/json/tenant_usages_client.py
+++ b/tempest/services/compute/json/tenant_usages_client.py
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
         resp, body = self.get(url)
         body = json.loads(body)
         self.validate_response(schema.list_tenant, resp, body)
-        return resp, body['tenant_usages'][0]
+        return service_client.ResponseBodyList(resp, body['tenant_usages'][0])
 
     def get_tenant_usage(self, tenant_id, params=None):
         url = 'os-simple-tenant-usage/%s' % tenant_id
@@ -40,4 +40,4 @@
         resp, body = self.get(url)
         body = json.loads(body)
         self.validate_response(schema.get_tenant, resp, body)
-        return resp, body['tenant_usage']
+        return service_client.ResponseBodyList(resp, body['tenant_usage'])
diff --git a/tempest/services/identity/json/identity_client.py b/tempest/services/identity/json/identity_client.py
index 6fbb3a9..6c4a6b4 100644
--- a/tempest/services/identity/json/identity_client.py
+++ b/tempest/services/identity/json/identity_client.py
@@ -14,20 +14,10 @@
 from tempest_lib import exceptions as lib_exc
 
 from tempest.common import service_client
-from tempest import config
-
-CONF = config.CONF
 
 
 class IdentityClientJSON(service_client.ServiceClient):
 
-    def __init__(self, auth_provider):
-        super(IdentityClientJSON, self).__init__(
-            auth_provider,
-            CONF.identity.catalog_type,
-            CONF.identity.region,
-            endpoint_type='adminURL')
-
     def has_admin_extensions(self):
         """
         Returns True if the KSADM Admin Extensions are supported
diff --git a/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/base.py b/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/base.py
deleted file mode 100644
index cba480a..0000000
--- a/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/base.py
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,32 +0,0 @@
-# Copyright 2014 NEC Corporation.  All rights reserved.
-#
-#    Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); you may
-#    not use this file except in compliance with the License. You may obtain
-#    a copy of the License at
-#
-#         http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
-#
-#    Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
-#    distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT
-#    WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the
-#    License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations
-#    under the License.
-
-from tempest.common import service_client
-from tempest import config
-
-CONF = config.CONF
-
-
-class IdentityV3Client(service_client.ServiceClient):
-    """
-    Base identity v3 client class
-    """
-
-    def __init__(self, auth_provider):
-        super(IdentityV3Client, self).__init__(
-            auth_provider,
-            CONF.identity.catalog_type,
-            CONF.identity.region,
-            endpoint_type='adminURL')
-        self.api_version = "v3"
diff --git a/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/credentials_client.py b/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/credentials_client.py
index 1289e48..0a614cd 100644
--- a/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/credentials_client.py
+++ b/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/credentials_client.py
@@ -16,10 +16,10 @@
 import json
 
 from tempest.common import service_client
-from tempest.services.identity.v3.json import base
 
 
-class CredentialsClientJSON(base.IdentityV3Client):
+class CredentialsClientJSON(service_client.ServiceClient):
+    api_version = "v3"
 
     def create_credential(self, access_key, secret_key, user_id, project_id):
         """Creates a credential."""
diff --git a/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/endpoints_client.py b/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/endpoints_client.py
index d71836e..5b7e812 100644
--- a/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/endpoints_client.py
+++ b/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/endpoints_client.py
@@ -16,10 +16,10 @@
 import json
 
 from tempest.common import service_client
-from tempest.services.identity.v3.json import base
 
 
-class EndPointClientJSON(base.IdentityV3Client):
+class EndPointClientJSON(service_client.ServiceClient):
+    api_version = "v3"
 
     def list_endpoints(self):
         """GET endpoints."""
diff --git a/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/identity_client.py b/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/identity_client.py
index 95c52bf..be5aa80 100644
--- a/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/identity_client.py
+++ b/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/identity_client.py
@@ -17,10 +17,10 @@
 import urllib
 
 from tempest.common import service_client
-from tempest.services.identity.v3.json import base
 
 
-class IdentityV3ClientJSON(base.IdentityV3Client):
+class IdentityV3ClientJSON(service_client.ServiceClient):
+    api_version = "v3"
 
     def create_user(self, user_name, password=None, project_id=None,
                     email=None, domain_id='default', **kwargs):
diff --git a/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/policy_client.py b/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/policy_client.py
index 25931c8..8c9c9ce 100644
--- a/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/policy_client.py
+++ b/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/policy_client.py
@@ -16,10 +16,10 @@
 import json
 
 from tempest.common import service_client
-from tempest.services.identity.v3.json import base
 
 
-class PolicyClientJSON(base.IdentityV3Client):
+class PolicyClientJSON(service_client.ServiceClient):
+    api_version = "v3"
 
     def create_policy(self, blob, type):
         """Creates a Policy."""
diff --git a/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/region_client.py b/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/region_client.py
index 482cbc6..faaf43c 100644
--- a/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/region_client.py
+++ b/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/region_client.py
@@ -17,10 +17,10 @@
 import urllib
 
 from tempest.common import service_client
-from tempest.services.identity.v3.json import base
 
 
-class RegionClientJSON(base.IdentityV3Client):
+class RegionClientJSON(service_client.ServiceClient):
+    api_version = "v3"
 
     def create_region(self, description, **kwargs):
         """Create region."""
diff --git a/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/service_client.py b/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/service_client.py
index 2e2df13..e039dc6 100644
--- a/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/service_client.py
+++ b/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/service_client.py
@@ -16,10 +16,10 @@
 import json
 
 from tempest.common import service_client
-from tempest.services.identity.v3.json import base
 
 
-class ServiceClientJSON(base.IdentityV3Client):
+class ServiceClientJSON(service_client.ServiceClient):
+    api_version = "v3"
 
     def update_service(self, service_id, **kwargs):
         """Updates a service."""
diff --git a/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/token_client.py b/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/token_client.py
index 1467d7c..5d75efa 100644
--- a/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/token_client.py
+++ b/tempest/services/identity/v3/json/token_client.py
@@ -36,23 +36,22 @@
 
         self.auth_url = auth_url
 
-    def auth(self, user=None, password=None, tenant=None, user_type='id',
-             domain=None, token=None):
+    def auth(self, user=None, password=None, project=None, user_type='id',
+             user_domain=None, project_domain=None, token=None):
         """
         :param user: user id or name, as specified in user_type
-        :param domain: the user and tenant domain
+        :param user_domain: the user domain
+        :param project_domain: the project domain
         :param token: a token to re-scope.
 
         Accepts different combinations of credentials. Restrictions:
-        - tenant and domain are only name (no id)
-        - user domain and tenant domain are assumed identical
-        - domain scope is not supported here
+        - project and domain are only name (no id)
         Sample sample valid combinations:
         - token
-        - token, tenant, domain
+        - token, project, project_domain
         - user_id, password
-        - username, password, domain
-        - username, password, tenant, domain
+        - username, password, user_domain
+        - username, password, project, user_domain, project_domain
         Validation is left to the server side.
         """
         creds = {
@@ -79,13 +78,13 @@
                 id_obj['password']['user']['id'] = user
             else:
                 id_obj['password']['user']['name'] = user
-            if domain is not None:
-                _domain = dict(name=domain)
+            if user_domain is not None:
+                _domain = dict(name=user_domain)
                 id_obj['password']['user']['domain'] = _domain
-        if tenant is not None:
-            _domain = dict(name=domain)
-            project = dict(name=tenant, domain=_domain)
-            scope = dict(project=project)
+        if project is not None:
+            _domain = dict(name=project_domain)
+            _project = dict(name=project, domain=_domain)
+            scope = dict(project=_project)
             creds['auth']['scope'] = scope
 
         body = json.dumps(creds)
@@ -120,14 +119,15 @@
 
         return resp, json.loads(resp_body)
 
-    def get_token(self, user, password, tenant, domain='Default',
-                  auth_data=False):
+    def get_token(self, user, password, project=None, project_domain='Default',
+                  user_domain='Default', auth_data=False):
         """
         :param user: username
         Returns (token id, token data) for supplied credentials
         """
-        body = self.auth(user, password, tenant, user_type='name',
-                         domain=domain)
+        body = self.auth(user, password, project, user_type='name',
+                         user_domain=user_domain,
+                         project_domain=project_domain)
 
         token = body.response.get('x-subject-token')
         if auth_data:
diff --git a/tempest/services/image/v1/json/image_client.py b/tempest/services/image/v1/json/image_client.py
index 0c05118..4ea710f 100644
--- a/tempest/services/image/v1/json/image_client.py
+++ b/tempest/services/image/v1/json/image_client.py
@@ -239,8 +239,7 @@
         url = 'v1/images/%s' % image_id
         resp, body = self.get(url)
         self.expected_success(200, resp.status)
-        # We can't return a ResponseBody because the body is a string
-        return resp, body
+        return service_client.ResponseBodyData(resp, body)
 
     def is_resource_deleted(self, id):
         try:
diff --git a/tempest/services/image/v2/json/image_client.py b/tempest/services/image/v2/json/image_client.py
index 4cddc59..50f273c 100644
--- a/tempest/services/image/v2/json/image_client.py
+++ b/tempest/services/image/v2/json/image_client.py
@@ -141,8 +141,7 @@
         url = 'v2/images/%s/file' % image_id
         resp, body = self.get(url)
         self.expected_success(200, resp.status)
-        # We can't return a ResponseBody because the body is a string
-        return resp, body
+        return service_client.ResponseBodyData(resp, body)
 
     def add_image_tag(self, image_id, tag):
         url = 'v2/images/%s/tags/%s' % (image_id, tag)
diff --git a/tempest/services/telemetry/json/telemetry_client.py b/tempest/services/telemetry/json/telemetry_client.py
index dd899e4..a249625 100644
--- a/tempest/services/telemetry/json/telemetry_client.py
+++ b/tempest/services/telemetry/json/telemetry_client.py
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@
         resp, body = self.get(uri)
         self.expected_success(200, resp.status)
         body = self.deserialize(body)
-        return resp, body
+        return service_client.ResponseBodyData(resp, body)
 
     def alarm_set_state(self, alarm_id, state):
         uri = "%s/alarms/%s/state" % (self.uri_prefix, alarm_id)
@@ -135,4 +135,4 @@
         resp, body = self.put(uri, body)
         self.expected_success(200, resp.status)
         body = self.deserialize(body)
-        return resp, body
+        return service_client.ResponseBodyData(resp, body)
diff --git a/tempest/services/volume/json/volumes_client.py b/tempest/services/volume/json/volumes_client.py
index 9ef1686..059664c 100644
--- a/tempest/services/volume/json/volumes_client.py
+++ b/tempest/services/volume/json/volumes_client.py
@@ -336,6 +336,14 @@
         self.expected_success(200, resp.status)
         return service_client.ResponseBody(resp, body)
 
+    def retype_volume(self, volume_id, volume_type, **kwargs):
+        """Updates volume with new volume type."""
+        post_body = {'new_type': volume_type}
+        post_body.update(kwargs)
+        post_body = json.dumps({'os-retype': post_body})
+        resp, body = self.post('volumes/%s/action' % volume_id, post_body)
+        self.expected_success(202, resp.status)
+
 
 class VolumesClientJSON(BaseVolumesClientJSON):
     """
diff --git a/tempest/stress/actions/server_create_destroy.py b/tempest/stress/actions/server_create_destroy.py
index 34e299d..d0e4eea 100644
--- a/tempest/stress/actions/server_create_destroy.py
+++ b/tempest/stress/actions/server_create_destroy.py
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
     def run(self):
         name = data_utils.rand_name("instance")
         self.logger.info("creating %s" % name)
-        _, server = self.manager.servers_client.create_server(
+        server = self.manager.servers_client.create_server(
             name, self.image, self.flavor)
         server_id = server['id']
         self.manager.servers_client.wait_for_server_status(server_id,
diff --git a/tempest/stress/actions/ssh_floating.py b/tempest/stress/actions/ssh_floating.py
index c473df6..b2c612e 100644
--- a/tempest/stress/actions/ssh_floating.py
+++ b/tempest/stress/actions/ssh_floating.py
@@ -74,9 +74,9 @@
         self.logger.info("creating %s" % name)
         vm_args = self.vm_extra_args.copy()
         vm_args['security_groups'] = [self.sec_grp]
-        _, server = servers_client.create_server(name, self.image,
-                                                 self.flavor,
-                                                 **vm_args)
+        server = servers_client.create_server(name, self.image,
+                                              self.flavor,
+                                              **vm_args)
         self.server_id = server['id']
         if self.wait_after_vm_create:
             self.manager.servers_client.wait_for_server_status(self.server_id,
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@
 
     def _create_floating_ip(self):
         floating_cli = self.manager.floating_ips_client
-        _, self.floating = floating_cli.create_floating_ip(self.floating_pool)
+        self.floating = floating_cli.create_floating_ip(self.floating_pool)
 
     def _destroy_floating_ip(self):
         cli = self.manager.floating_ips_client
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@
         cli = self.manager.floating_ips_client
 
         def func():
-            _, floating = cli.get_floating_ip_details(self.floating['id'])
+            floating = cli.get_floating_ip_details(self.floating['id'])
             return floating['instance_id'] is None
 
         if not tempest.test.call_until_true(func, self.check_timeout,
diff --git a/tempest/stress/actions/volume_attach_delete.py b/tempest/stress/actions/volume_attach_delete.py
index 9c4070f..2e1d623 100644
--- a/tempest/stress/actions/volume_attach_delete.py
+++ b/tempest/stress/actions/volume_attach_delete.py
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
         # Step 1: create volume
         name = data_utils.rand_name("volume")
         self.logger.info("creating volume: %s" % name)
-        _, volume = self.manager.volumes_client.create_volume(
+        volume = self.manager.volumes_client.create_volume(
             size=1,
             display_name=name)
         self.manager.volumes_client.wait_for_volume_status(volume['id'],
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
         # Step 2: create vm instance
         vm_name = data_utils.rand_name("instance")
         self.logger.info("creating vm: %s" % vm_name)
-        _, server = self.manager.servers_client.create_server(
+        server = self.manager.servers_client.create_server(
             vm_name, self.image, self.flavor)
         server_id = server['id']
         self.manager.servers_client.wait_for_server_status(server_id, 'ACTIVE')
diff --git a/tempest/stress/actions/volume_attach_verify.py b/tempest/stress/actions/volume_attach_verify.py
index 3c052ac..c013af3 100644
--- a/tempest/stress/actions/volume_attach_verify.py
+++ b/tempest/stress/actions/volume_attach_verify.py
@@ -36,9 +36,9 @@
         vm_args = self.vm_extra_args.copy()
         vm_args['security_groups'] = [self.sec_grp]
         vm_args['key_name'] = self.key['name']
-        _, server = servers_client.create_server(name, self.image,
-                                                 self.flavor,
-                                                 **vm_args)
+        server = servers_client.create_server(name, self.image,
+                                              self.flavor,
+                                              **vm_args)
         self.server_id = server['id']
         self.manager.servers_client.wait_for_server_status(self.server_id,
                                                            'ACTIVE')
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@
 
     def _create_floating_ip(self):
         floating_cli = self.manager.floating_ips_client
-        _, self.floating = floating_cli.create_floating_ip(self.floating_pool)
+        self.floating = floating_cli.create_floating_ip(self.floating_pool)
 
     def _destroy_floating_ip(self):
         cli = self.manager.floating_ips_client
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@
         name = data_utils.rand_name("volume")
         self.logger.info("creating volume: %s" % name)
         volumes_client = self.manager.volumes_client
-        _, self.volume = volumes_client.create_volume(
+        self.volume = volumes_client.create_volume(
             size=1,
             display_name=name)
         volumes_client.wait_for_volume_status(self.volume['id'],
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@
         cli = self.manager.floating_ips_client
 
         def func():
-            _, floating = cli.get_floating_ip_details(self.floating['id'])
+            floating = cli.get_floating_ip_details(self.floating['id'])
             return floating['instance_id'] is None
 
         if not tempest.test.call_until_true(func, CONF.compute.build_timeout,
diff --git a/tempest/test.py b/tempest/test.py
index 0c9cbfd..d4123a4 100644
--- a/tempest/test.py
+++ b/tempest/test.py
@@ -394,7 +394,7 @@
         return admin_client
 
     @classmethod
-    def set_network_resources(self, network=False, router=False, subnet=False,
+    def set_network_resources(cls, network=False, router=False, subnet=False,
                               dhcp=False):
         """Specify which network resources should be created
 
@@ -407,8 +407,8 @@
         # in order to ensure that even if it's called multiple times in
         # a chain of overloaded methods, the attribute is set only
         # in the leaf class
-        if not self.network_resources:
-            self.network_resources = {
+        if not cls.network_resources:
+            cls.network_resources = {
                 'network': network,
                 'router': router,
                 'subnet': subnet,
diff --git a/tempest/tests/cmd/test_verify_tempest_config.py b/tempest/tests/cmd/test_verify_tempest_config.py
index 1abe29a..17e2550 100644
--- a/tempest/tests/cmd/test_verify_tempest_config.py
+++ b/tempest/tests/cmd/test_verify_tempest_config.py
@@ -282,8 +282,8 @@
 
     def test_verify_extensions_nova(self):
         def fake_list_extensions():
-            return (None, [{'alias': 'fake1'}, {'alias': 'fake2'},
-                           {'alias': 'not_fake'}])
+            return ([{'alias': 'fake1'}, {'alias': 'fake2'},
+                     {'alias': 'not_fake'}])
         fake_os = mock.MagicMock()
         fake_os.extensions_client.list_extensions = fake_list_extensions
         self.useFixture(mockpatch.PatchObject(
@@ -303,9 +303,9 @@
 
     def test_verify_extensions_nova_all(self):
         def fake_list_extensions():
-            return (None, {'extensions': [{'alias': 'fake1'},
-                                          {'alias': 'fake2'},
-                                          {'alias': 'not_fake'}]})
+            return ({'extensions': [{'alias': 'fake1'},
+                                    {'alias': 'fake2'},
+                                    {'alias': 'not_fake'}]})
         fake_os = mock.MagicMock()
         fake_os.extensions_client.list_extensions = fake_list_extensions
         self.useFixture(mockpatch.PatchObject(
diff --git a/tempest/tests/common/test_service_clients.py b/tempest/tests/common/test_service_clients.py
index 443b67e..afe4abc 100644
--- a/tempest/tests/common/test_service_clients.py
+++ b/tempest/tests/common/test_service_clients.py
@@ -46,6 +46,15 @@
 from tempest.services.data_processing.v1_1 import data_processing_client
 from tempest.services.database.json import flavors_client as db_flavor_client
 from tempest.services.database.json import versions_client as db_version_client
+from tempest.services.identity.json import identity_client as \
+    identity_v2_identity_client
+from tempest.services.identity.v3.json import credentials_client
+from tempest.services.identity.v3.json import endpoints_client
+from tempest.services.identity.v3.json import identity_client as \
+    identity_v3_identity_client
+from tempest.services.identity.v3.json import policy_client
+from tempest.services.identity.v3.json import region_client
+from tempest.services.identity.v3.json import service_client
 from tempest.services.messaging.json import messaging_client
 from tempest.services.network.json import network_client
 from tempest.services.object_storage import account_client
@@ -148,6 +157,13 @@
             volume_v2_qos_client.QosSpecsV2ClientJSON,
             volume_v2_snapshots_client.SnapshotsV2ClientJSON,
             volume_v2_volumes_client.VolumesV2ClientJSON,
+            identity_v2_identity_client.IdentityClientJSON,
+            credentials_client.CredentialsClientJSON,
+            endpoints_client.EndPointClientJSON,
+            identity_v3_identity_client.IdentityV3ClientJSON,
+            policy_client.PolicyClientJSON,
+            region_client.RegionClientJSON,
+            service_client.ServiceClientJSON
         ]
 
         for client in test_clients: